reconsider

verb

re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər 

reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders

transitive verb

: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing

intransitive verb

: to consider something again

reconsideration

ˌrē-kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• readdress
• reanalyze
• reconceive
• redefine
• reevaluate
• reexamine
• reexplore
• rethink
• review
• revisit
• reweigh

Examples of reconsider in a Sentence

She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.

Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.

We hope you will reconsider.

Recent Examples on the Web

Mid-Air Confusion The suggestion created confusion, eventually forcing her to reconsider the fairness of her request. —Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

Tom Homan said the plan to start in Chicago was being reconsidered after the leak. —Obed Manuel, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025

So after this ruling by the motions panel, the plaintiffs requested that the full Fifth Circuit reconsider this panel decision. —Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

The sun and Pluto are joining forces in Aquarius — shaking up your curious third house of communication, thought processes and immediate surroundings — inspiring you to reconsider your approach to communication and individuals in your local community. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

reconsider

verb

re·​con·​sid·​er ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər 

: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

reconsideration

-ˌsid-ə-ˈrā-shən 

noun