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Reconsidering: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconsidering

 

[ ˌriːkənˈsɪdərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thinking again

To reconsider means to think about something again, often with the intention of changing a decision or opinion. This action often involves weighing the pros and cons of the situation more thoroughly than before. Reconsidering can lead to new insights or changes in perspective. It is commonly used when making important decisions or when faced with new information that may influence previous thoughts.

Synonyms

reassess, rethink, review, revise

Examples of usage

  • I decided to reconsider my options before making a final choice.
  • After hearing the arguments, she started reconsidering her stance on the issue.
  • He is reconsidering the plan after the recent developments.
  • The committee is reconsidering the proposal due to public feedback.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconsidering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconsiderando

🇮🇳 पुनर्विचार करना

🇩🇪 überdenken

🇮🇩 mempertimbangkan kembali

🇺🇦 перегляд

🇵🇱 ponownie rozważać

🇯🇵 再考する

🇫🇷 reconsidérer

🇪🇸 reconsiderar

🇹🇷 yeniden düşünmek

🇰🇷 재고하다

🇸🇦 إعادة النظر

🇨🇿 přehodnocení

🇸🇰 prehodnotenie

🇨🇳 重新考虑

🇸🇮 ponovno razmislek

🇮🇸 endursko

🇰🇿 қайта қарау

🇬🇪 მחדש განხილვა

🇦🇿 yenidən düşünmək

🇲🇽 reconsiderar

Etymology

The word 'reconsidering' comes from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', combined with ‘consider’, deriving from the Latin ‘considerare’, which means ‘to look at closely’ or ‘to contemplate’. The first recorded use of 'considerate' in English dates back to the late 14th century. The modern sense of the word has evolved to not only include the act of thinking about something carefully but also the nuance of changing one’s mind or approach based on new insights or considerations. This word highlights the importance of reflection and the willingness to adapt one’s thoughts in light of new information or perspectives.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,833, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.