Synonyms for
Pondering
Definition
Thinking about something carefully and for a long time
Synonyms & similar words
muse
ruminate
excogitate
musing
reflective
mull
broody
meditate
meditative
pensive
ruminative
reflect
speculate
contemplative
brooding
contemplate
ponder
contemplating
meditating
ruminating
thinking
considering
reflecting
musing
brooding
deliberating
cogitating
speculating
puzzling
wondering
studying
scrutinizing
examining
analyzing
evaluating
judging
assessing
Compare "pondering" with another word →
Example sentences
- I was pondering what to cook for dinner.
- He sat in silence, pondering over his life choices.
- The teacher was pondering on how to explain the concept to the students.
- She was pondering whether to take the job offer or not.
- The scientist was pondering the results of the experiment.
Quotes
'I think, therefore I am.' - Rene Descartes
'Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.' - Peter Hagerty
'The unexamined life is not worth living.' - Socrates