How do you pronounce contemplation?

contemplation is pronounced as /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/.

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contemplation

🧘contemplation

noun

/ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplate contemplative

contemplation synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

Meaning

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

Example Sentences

She sat in contemplation before making her decision.

Silence helps in peaceful contemplation.

He spent hours in contemplation about his future.

Synonyms

reflection, meditation, deliberation, thoughtfulness, thought

Entry 1

reflection, meditation, deliberation

Entry 2

reflection, meditation, thoughtfulness

Entry 3

reflection, meditation, thought

Antonyms

impulsiveness, negligence, thoughtlessness, distraction, neglect, ignorance, disregard, inattention

Entry 1

impulsiveness, negligence, thoughtlessness

Entry 2

distraction, neglect, ignorance

Entry 3

disregard, neglect, inattention

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