deliberation

Definitions

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

Slow and measured movement or action.

Examples

After hours of careful deliberation, the jury finally reached a unanimous verdict.

The committee's decision was the result of long and thoughtful deliberation.

He spoke with slow deliberation, choosing each word to ensure his meaning was clear.

Synonyms

consideration thought reflection contemplation meditation pondering thoughtfulness

Antonyms

impulsiveness haste rashness thoughtlessness carelessness impetuosity spontaneity