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thinking

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण थिंकिंग

सोच-विचार, चिंतन

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the process of thinking about something

    सोच-विचार, चिंतन

    • I've done some thinking about the plan.
    • Clear thinking is needed in an emergency.

    Synonyms thought reasoning reflection contemplation

  2. 2

    [U]

    ideas or opinions about something

    विचार, राय, सोच

    • What is the current thinking on this issue?
    • Her thinking on education is very modern.

    Synonyms view opinion idea belief outlook

adjective
  1. 1

    [only before noun]

    intelligent and able to think seriously about things

    विचारशील, समझदार

    • the thinking person's guide to politics
    • Every thinking citizen should read the newspaper regularly.

    Synonyms intelligent thoughtful rational

Idioms 3

to my way of thinking

in my opinion

मेरे विचार से

  • To my way of thinking, the plan is too costly.

put your thinking cap on

(informal) to try to solve a problem by thinking about it

गंभीरता से सोचना, दिमाग लगाना

  • Put your thinking caps on and find a new name for the club.

wishful thinking

the belief that something you want to happen is happening or will happen, although this is not very likely

मन का भ्रम, ख़याली पुलाव

  • Hoping to pass without studying is just wishful thinking.