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

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

This is a cautionary tale for anyone contemplating giving away their legal agency.

From MarketWatch

In the play, which begins as historic epic and becomes, for Goethe, increasing personal and interior, Egmont gains perspective on the complexities of his place in politics by contemplating nature and being.

From Los Angeles Times

The mere existence of a credible nuclear force prevents adversaries from contemplating attacks they would otherwise consider.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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