Definitions

thinking

[thing-king] / ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

rational

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reasoning

WEAK

bright intelligent reasonable studious

Antonyms

WEAK

brainless dumb irrational stupid unintelligent vacuous

ADJECTIVE

thoughtful

Synonyms

STRONG

absorbed contemplative deliberating engrossed ruminating

WEAK

cogitative deliberative introspective meditative pensive philosophical reflective ruminative

Antonyms

STRONG

bored disinterested uninterested

WEAK

brainless dumb irrational stupid unintelligent vacuous

ADJECTIVE

pertaining to thought

Synonyms

STRONG

contemplative deliberating engrossed meditating rational

WEAK

bright cogitative introspective pensive reasonable reflective studious

Antonyms

WEAK

brainless dumb irrational stupid unintelligent vacuous

NOUN

thought

Synonyms

STRONGEST

idea judgment logic opinion reasoning understanding

STRONG

cerebration cogitation cognition contemplation deliberation ideation introspection meditation musing rationalization reason reflection rumination study

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance

Example Sentences

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I couldn’t stop thinking about that as I stood outside the facility.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

I could not stop thinking about my clients.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"Many pharmacists will find themselves in a situation where they're really thinking about whether they can keep their heads above the water," she told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, a condition that gradually damages memory, thinking, and behavior.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

He kept thinking about what Hard had said.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

thinking

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