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Definitions

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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But while rumours swirl about the former duchess's whereabouts and whether she is contemplating a tell-all interview, there are mounting calls for her to give evidence concerning her links to Jeffrey Epstein.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Consequently, I am contemplating putting the second home on the market in order to provide ourselves with the needed emergency-cash buffer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

This week he gives us a report card of the joys and the headaches to help anyone contemplating such a purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The surge in oil prices has fanned fresh fears about another spike in inflation and warnings that central banks might have to hike interest rates again, having been contemplating cuts just last month.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

By the time he heard the rhythmic, rising chant of Joe Hernandez’s voice as he called the undercard races, Smith had begun contemplating scratching the horse once again.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.