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

Munger decided to adjust his life, asking others to read to him and contemplating other steps.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like a particularly manic solver, he attacks the subject in an across-and-down fashion, here contemplating the impact of AI on the game, there considering what role crossword-style wordplay had on Modernist writers like T.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Securities and Exchange Commission is contemplating new limits on proxy advisors.

From Barron's

Launching a new cable network in today’s media environment would seem counterintuitive, with subscribers ditching those channels in favor of streaming services, and some entertainment companies are contemplating cutting channels.

From The Wall Street Journal

For investors who are contemplating hedging, we offer a better alternative:

From Barron's

Related Words

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