Pondered: meaning, definitions and examples

thinking deeply

Pondered is the past tense of ponder, which means to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. It often implies a deep or serious consideration of different aspects of a subject. People may ponder various topics, from life's existential questions to simple choices like what to eat. This term conveys a sense of contemplation and introspection.

considered, contemplated, deliberated, mused, reflected

Examples of usage

• She pondered the meaning of life during her meditation.

• After much pondering, he finally decided to accept the job offer.

• They pondered whether to move to a new city.

• He pondered over the best way to solve the problem.