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antonym for contemplate

 

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Term: Antonym for Contemplate

Description:

The antonym for "contemplate" is a word that represents the opposite concept or action of contemplating. It denotes a lack of thought or consideration, suggesting a state of hasty or impulsive decision-making.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective: thoughtless, impulsive, rash
  • Verb: act, decide, disregard
  • Noun: impulsiveness, haste, indifference

Senses and Usages:

1. Adjective: Thoughtless
  • Sense: Lacking careful consideration or contemplation.
  • Sample Sentence: Feeling thoughtless, she made a reckless decision without thinking of the consequences.
2. Adjective: Impulsive
  • Sense: Acting or deciding without forethought or careful planning.
  • Sample Sentence: His impulsive nature often led him to regret his actions later.
3. Adjective: Rash
  • Sense: Acting or proceeding hastily and without consideration.
  • Sample Sentence: Making a rash decision based on emotions can often lead to undesirable outcomes.
4. Verb: Act
  • Sense: To take action without pondering or contemplating.
  • Sample Sentence: In times of crisis, it is sometimes necessary to act without contemplating all the possible outcomes.
5. Verb: Decide
  • Sense: To make a choice without thorough reflection or contemplation.
  • Sample Sentence: She decided hastily, not taking enough time to contemplate the alternatives.
6. Verb: Disregard
  • Sense: To ignore or pay no attention to something; to not contemplate its significance.
  • Sample Sentence: He disregarded all warnings and proceeded without contemplating the potential dangers.
7. Noun: Impulsiveness
  • Sense: The state of acting or deciding without careful thought or reflection.
  • Sample Sentence: His impulsiveness often got him into trouble because he didn't think before acting.
8. Noun: Haste
  • Sense: Rapid action or decision-making without adequate consideration.
  • Sample Sentence: Due to the deadline, they proceeded with haste, without giving themselves time to contemplate the best approach.
9. Noun: Indifference
  • Sense: Lack of interest, concern, or contemplation.
  • Sample Sentence: Their indifference towards the matter was evident as they didn't bother contemplating its consequences.

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