Synonyms of U-turn

U-turn

noun

ˈyü-ˌtərn 

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite

an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversal
• change of heart
• turnaround
• volte-face
• about-face
• about-turn
• turnabout
• flip-flop
• denial
• retraction
• switcheroo
• reconsideration
• renunciation
• disavowal
• hesitation
• recantation
• disownment
• bait and switch
• retreat
• second thought
• indecision
• repudiation
• wabbling
• wobbling
• vacillation
• disaffirmance
• wavering
• irresolution
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of U-turn

But 2025 was supposed to be different, a time when a core of young players began executing a slow U-turn to relevancy. —Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025

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Too sudden and dramatic a U-turn in U.S.-Russian relations would alienate key U.S. allies in Europe and needlessly entrench a transatlantic rift. —Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025

Another U-turn: Vanderbilt was 9-23 last year under Jerry Stackhouse, but went 20-12 this year with coach Mark Byinton at the helm. —Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025