Feeling Wheel
Reflective · a word on the feelings wheel
Feeling contemplative
Quietly reflecting on thoughts or experiences.
What feeling contemplative is like
Feeling contemplative means you're in a quiet, thoughtful mood, turning things over without rushing to a conclusion. It often comes on walks, long journeys or late at night.
Contemplative or nostalgic?
Contemplative is thinking things over in general. Nostalgic is a specific pull towards the past. Read more about feeling nostalgic.
Finding contemplative on the feelings wheel
On the Feeling Wheel, contemplative sits in the Reflective group. Start in the middle of the wheel with reflective, then move outwards to contemplative. If it's close but not quite right, the other reflective words below may fit better. It's also normal to feel more than one thing at once.
Other words in the Reflective group
Reflective words cover the feelings that come with thinking things over, from curiosity to mixed feelings and resolve.
- Intrigued Feeling captivated and wanting to know more
- Conflicted Feeling torn between opposing thoughts or feelings
- Nostalgic Feeling a bittersweet longing for the past
- Determined Feeling focused resolve to achieve something
- Confused Feeling unable to think clearly
Name what you're feeling
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