unreliable |
pensive |
As adjectives the difference between unreliable and pensive
is that
unreliable is not reliable while
pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
pensive |
feckless |
As adjectives the difference between pensive and feckless
is that
pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking while
feckless is lacking purpose.
pensive |
disappoint |
As an adjective pensive
is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
As a verb disappoint is
to displease by e.g. underperforming.
pensive |
worry |
As an adjective pensive
is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
As a verb worry is
to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
As a noun worry is
a strong feeling of anxiety.
pensive |
frivolous |
As adjectives the difference between pensive and frivolous
is that
pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking while
frivolous is silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.
pensive |
cogitate |
As an adjective pensive
is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
As a verb cogitate is
to meditate, to ponder, to think deeply.
facetious |
pensive |
As adjectives the difference between facetious and pensive
is that
facetious is treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant while
pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
despondent |
pensive |
As adjectives the difference between despondent and pensive
is that
despondent is in low spirits from loss of hope or courage while
pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
gloomy |
pensive |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between gloomy and pensive
is that
gloomy is imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded while
pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
sullen |
pensive |
As adjectives the difference between sullen and pensive
is that
sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while
pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
As a noun sullen
is one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.
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