second-guess

/sˈɛkəndɡˈɛs/

to second-guess

MAIN VERB

evaluate or criticize with hindsight

to predict or anticipate an event or someone's reaction

synonyms : outguess

Examples

1. Mary hired a lawyer to represent her in court, but she kept second-guessing his advice and tried to argue her own case.

2. Every fast food chain on the planet should be second-guessing their fries because of Five Guys.

3. You find yourself second-guessing their decisions.

4. Six, they make you second-guess their feelings.