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present participle of contemplate.

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contemplating

[kon-tuhm-pley-ting, -tem-] / ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ tɪŋ, -tɛm- /

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cogitative adj.
deliberative adj.
minded adj.
observant adj.

ADJECTIVE

cogitative

Synonyms

WEAK

contemplative deliberative excogitative meditating meditative probing reasoning reflective ruminative thinking

ADJECTIVE

deliberative

Synonyms

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calculated contemplative

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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

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unwilling

WEAK

disinclined undetermined

ADJECTIVE

observant

Synonyms

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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

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careless heedless inattentive neglectful negligent unaware undiscriminating

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indifferent thoughtless unmindful unobservant unwatchful

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contemplating

As they celebrate America’s 250th birthday, they are also contemplating the relevance of their orientation to the nation’s conception of itself.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

This man, meanwhile, is contemplating waiting so that his wife will get a higher amount through survivor benefits in the event he dies before she does.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Lionel Messi, at 39, remains Argentina's leader and inspiration, still capable of producing the magic that has this proud and passionate football country contemplating a repeat of their World Cup win four years ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Carlisle is now contemplating its next move, the people added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

I’d been contemplating the same idea on the ride over.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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