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

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

That said, Chelsea are understood to be contemplating a change in approach this summer with a view to targeting more experienced signings to complement their young team.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Stafford is at the far end of his career, Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent contemplating retirement, and fourth-year pro Stetson Bennett has not played in a regular season game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“Shut up over there,” Miss Annie screamed through her shutters as Ignatius gathered his smock about him and swept into the hall contemplating his most important problem: organizing a new assault against the minx’s effrontery.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole