July 6, 2026

pensive

/ˈpɛnsɪv/adjective

Quietly lost in serious or deep thought.

Example sentences

“He sat in a pensive mood, staring out at the rain.”
“She looked pensive as she read the letter a second time.”

From French penser, to think. It suggests a tinge of quiet sadness, not just concentration.

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Related words

introspectiveInclined to examine your own thoughts and feelings; reflective about yourself.peremptoryExpecting to be obeyed at once, in a rude way that allows no questions or refusal.perennialContinuing or staying active through the whole year, or without ever stopping.perfunctoryDone quickly and without real care or interest, merely because it has to be done.