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pensiveness Synonyms

Another word for pensiveness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought, often tinged with wistfulness or melancholy.

Usage Example

"A quiet thoughtfulness settled over the author as she looked out at the autumn rain."

Strongest
thoughtfulness
reflectiveness
contemplativeness
Strong
meditativeness
wistfulness
introspection
brooding
reverie
Weak
musings

Opposites of pensiveness

The opposite of pensiveness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

thoughtlessness
lightheartedness
frivolity
carelessness
vacuousness
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