pondering

• Décrit l'état de réflexion profonde ou de méditation ; le fait de considérer attentivement quelque chose.

Describes a state of deep thought or reflection; thinking carefully about something.

1. Deeply thoughtfulB2formal

   Engaged in deep or serious thought; reflecting carefully on something.

   méditatif, pensif

   • She sat in a pondering silence, considering his words.
   • He had a pondering expression as he looked out the window.
   • The pondering philosopher spent hours lost in thought.

   Synonymesbroodingcogitativecontemplativemeditativemusingpensivereflectiveruminativethoughtful

   Antonymesheedlessinattentiveshallowthoughtlessunreflectivevacant

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de réfléchir longuement et attentivement à quelque chose, souvent d'une manière calme ou sérieuse.

A verb used to express the act of thinking about something carefully and for a long time, often in a quiet or serious manner.

1. Think deeplyB2formal

   To think about something carefully and for a long time, often considering different aspects.

   réfléchir profondément

   • She pondered the meaning of the ancient text.
   • He pondered over the decision for several days.
   • They pondered the consequences of their actions.

   Synonymesbroodcogitateconsidercontemplatedeliberatemeditatemullmusereflectruminate

   Antonymesdismissdisregardignoreneglectoverlook