change of heart
noun phrase
: a reversal in position or attitude
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
change of heart
phrase
as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite He considered taking a position at another company, but had a change of heart when his employer offered him a raise. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- reversal
- turnaround
- denial
- bait and switch
- turnabout
- about-turn
- U-turn
- switcheroo
- volte-face
- flip-flop
- second thought
- repudiation
- renunciation
- hesitation
- retraction
- disavowal
- disownment
- reconsideration
- about-face
- recantation
- retreat
- indecision
- disaffirmance
- vacillation
- irresolution
- wabbling
- wavering
- wobbling
- shilly-shallying
