contemplating

American  

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

adjective

1. observing, studying, or thinking deeply about something.

   A stronger spirit and sense of purpose help shift the contemplating mind into a more action-orientated self.

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noun

1. the act of observing, studying, or thinking deeply about something.

   After some more contemplating over the last few days, I now know what I'm going to do.

Other Word Forms

• contemplatingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of contemplating

First recorded in 1580–90; contemplat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective; contemplat(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun

Example Sentences

Investors were contemplating the impact of the legislation being close to $5 billion, which could have raised liquidity concerns, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

That we’re contemplating these shows’ import in relation to each other indicates how starved viewers are for realistically developed romance and honestly rendered desire.

From Salon

I was just contemplating opening it so I could slam it shut again when a sharp knock behind me about made me jump out of my skin.

From Literature

When contemplating the future of Bloom Ranch, Releford leans on the wisdom of the land.

From Los Angeles Times

Employers could respond with AI-driven job cuts they were contemplating anyway, deepening the downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• attentive
• discerning
• discriminating
• intelligent
• mindful
• perceptive
• vigilant