Definitions
- Referring to the act of making a new decision after having already made one. - Talking about changing one's mind and deciding differently than before. - Describing the process of reconsidering a previous decision and making a new one.
- Describing the act of thinking about something again, especially in light of new information or circumstances. - Talking about changing one's opinion or decision after careful thought and reflection. - Referring to the process of reviewing and evaluating a previous decision or action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve revisiting a previous decision or thought.
- 2Both words imply a change in opinion or action.
- 3Both words require thought and reflection before making a new decision.
- 4Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 5Both words have the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back'.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reconsider is more commonly used than redecide in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Reconsider implies a more thoughtful and deliberate process of reviewing and evaluating a previous decision or action, while redecide simply means making a new decision after having already made one.
- 3Connotation: Reconsider has a more positive connotation, suggesting an openness to new information and a willingness to change one's mind, while redecide can imply indecisiveness or lack of commitment.
- 4Frequency: Reconsider is more frequently used in academic and professional settings, while redecide is less common and more informal.
Remember this!
Reconsider and redecide are synonyms that both refer to revisiting a previous decision or thought. However, reconsider implies a more thoughtful and deliberate process of reviewing and evaluating a previous decision or action, while redecide simply means making a new decision after having already made one. Reconsider is more commonly used and has a more positive connotation, while redecide is less common and more informal.
