ripensamento

second thought

noun ree-pen-sah-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: From ripensare (to reconsider) + -mento, from Latin 'repensare'.

Also means

change of mind

Usage Note

Ripensamento denotes a reversal of a previous decision or a rethought position — avere un ripensamento means 'to have a change of heart / second thoughts'. It often carries a slight negative connotation of wavering or unreliability, especially in politics.

Examples

"All'ultimo momento ha un ripensamento e resta."

Natural Translation

At the last moment he has a change of heart and stays.

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