reflected on
Considered at length
Reflected on means thought carefully about something, typically with some depth or distance: She reflected on her years in the military.
The phrase suggests contemplation rather than quick consideration—turning something over in the mind as light turns on a reflective surface.
He reflected on how much had changed since childhood.
Reflected upon mentally
- musedThought deeply about
- ponderedThought deeply about
- mulled overThought about carefully
- consideredThought about carefully
ruminated · cogitated · speculated · deliberated · weighed · chewed over · turned over · thought through
Determined value or quality
- reviewedExamined and judged
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- examinedLooked at closely
- scrutinizedExamined in close detail
appraised · judged · reconsidered · reassessed · critiqued · evaluated · questioned · debated
Scrutiny of one's thoughts
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
- self-scrutinyCritical examination of oneself
self-questioning · self-discovery · looking inward · self-inquiry · self-observation · personal insight · inner dialogue · self-understanding
Awareness of the present
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- presenceState of being somewhere
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
centering · breathing · peace · serenity · tranquility · zen · grounding
Brought back to mind
- recalledBrought back mentally
- reminiscedRecalled past experiences fondly
- revisitedWent back to
- relivedFelt again in memory
wistful · bittersweet · memories · longing · yearning · sentimental · pining · cherished
thought about
Reflected upon mentally
- musedThought deeply about
- ponderedThought deeply about
- mulled overThought about carefully
considered · ruminated · cogitated · speculated · deliberated · weighed · chewed over · turned over · thought through
assessed
Determined value or quality
scrutinized · appraised · judged · reconsidered · reassessed · critiqued · evaluated · questioned · debated · processed
self-examination
Scrutiny of one's thoughts
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
self-scrutiny · self-questioning · self-discovery · looking inward · self-inquiry · self-observation · personal insight · inner dialogue · self-understanding · self-realization
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- presenceState of being somewhere
awareness · centering · breathing · peace · serenity · tranquility · zen · grounding
remembered
Brought back to mind
- recalledBrought back mentally
- reminiscedRecalled past experiences fondly
- revisitedWent back to
relived · wistful · bittersweet · memories · longing · yearning · sentimental · pining · cherished · golden days
reflected onjumped to conclusions
Formed opinions prematurely
knee-jerk reaction · shot from the hip · blurted out · flew off the handle · snapped
reflected onignored
Purposely not noticed
disregarded · dismissed · overlooked · brushed aside · tuned out
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