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contemplating

[kon-tuhm-pley-ting, -tem-] / ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ tɪŋ, -tɛm- /
ADJECTIVE
cogitative
Synonyms
WEAK
contemplative deliberative excogitative meditating meditative probing reasoning reflective ruminative thinking
ADJECTIVE
deliberative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calculated contemplative
WEAK
cogitative excogitative meditating meditative planned probing purposeful reasoning reflective thinking
ADJECTIVE
minded
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined inclined
STRONG
convinced decided disposed intending liking planning purposing resolved willing
WEAK
aiming at aspiring to desirous leaning toward settled on thinking of
Antonyms
STRONG
unwilling
WEAK
disinclined undetermined
ADJECTIVE
observant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attentive discerning discriminating intelligent mindful perceptive vigilant
WEAK
advertent alive bright clear-sighted comprehending considering correct deducing detecting discovering eager eagle-eyed heedful intentive interested keen not missing a trick obedient observative on one's toes on the ball penetrating questioning quick regardful searching sensitive sharp sharp-eyed surveying understanding wide-awake
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless heedless inattentive neglectful negligent unaware undiscriminating
WEAK
indifferent thoughtless unmindful unobservant unwatchful

Example Sentences

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People contemplating leaving the workforce should consider questions like: What hobbies or interests do they want to nurture?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

These are all factors demanding notice from small investors contemplating adding these sectors to their retirement funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“Cautious optimism may prevail today as markets are contemplating prospects for successful cease-fire negotiations over the weekend,” Commerzbank’s Hauke Siemssen said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

This is not a documentary feature stuffed with detailed historical context, talking heads contemplating Jacobs’ impact, and stretches of runtime devoted to quietly pondering what legacy looks like in an ephemeral business.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

She was just contemplating whether she could sleep while standing up when, from the corner of her eye, a sudden movement by the balcony doors caught her attention.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas