second-guessing
verb
- 1
To vet or evaluate; to criticize or correct, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.
“Once she began listening to her instincts and didn't second-guess herself the entire time, her artwork improved noticeably.”
- 2
To anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts by guesswork.
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