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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"Thinking back on it, I still have goosebumps," he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Thinking about it, I am actually going to say they will take all three.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Thinking of a BDC more like a stock may also suggest a seemingly odd path forward: Focusing on funds trading at a premium to their net asset value.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Thinking at cosmic and subatomic scales requires plenty of math—or some visual metaphors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Thinking that today could be the day the nurses climbed the ladder.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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