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

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Manchester City are contemplating taking legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign their striker Erling Haaland.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He is contemplating branching out into skilled-trade professions like welders, plumbers and construction superintendents, which he considers less vulnerable to automation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Hours before the show’s opening, Baseman was still contemplating what else he could add.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Increasingly economists are contemplating a scenario where the central bank makes no change to rates.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Hollister tapped a finger to the tip of his nose, contemplating, then turned and with his swaying shuffle led them deeper into the book maze.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

contemplating

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