Showing results for "contemplating"

• present participle of contemplate.

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.

---

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

See Examples For:

contemplating

Meanwhile, the official story was considerably harder for an ordinary person contemplating lunch to follow.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

Alex Kirshner explains why Michigan’s latest controversy has spectators contemplating the nature of time itself.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

"I don't think the Fifa should be ever contemplating selling off a stake in the World Cup," Masters told BBC Sport.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Soriot built his reputation by doing almost the exact opposite of what he might now be contemplating.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Oddly enough, contemplating the after life seems easier right now.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

Related Words

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