deliberating

Definitions

Engaging in long and careful consideration.

Discussing or examining the reasons for and against a choice or decision.

Examples

The jury spent several hours deliberating before reaching a final verdict.

She sat by the window, deliberating whether or not to accept the job offer in another city.

Synonyms

pondering contemplating musing meditating ruminating considering debating

Antonyms

ignoring disregarding acting deciding rushing neglecting forgetting