Meaning & use
pondering
Thinking carefully and deeply about something before reaching a decision or conclusion.
See it in a sentence
She sat by the window, pondering whether to accept the new job offer.
He spent the evening pondering the strange message he had just received.
A note on using this word
Pondering suggests slow, careful thought over time, often about a decision or problem, rather than a quick judgment.
Words with a similar meaning
contemplatingmulling
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “pondering”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.