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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MSG Sports is contemplating separating the Knicks and Rangers through a tax-free spinoff, which could unlock more value for investors.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Today, she is contemplating the prospect of US military action on her doorstep.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The White House is now contemplating an executive order that would grant the government oversight of the most-advanced models.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“Maybe he’s contemplating what a terrific madman he is,” Kate said.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

contemplating

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