Deliberative

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪbərˌeɪtɪv/

Deliberative (adjective)

  1. involving careful thought and discussion before making decisions.
  2. related to the process of thinking and discussing to reach a decision.

Examples

  • The committee engaged in a deliberative debate about the new policy.
  • A deliberative conversation can lead to better understanding among team members.

Common collocations: deliberative debate, deliberative conversation, deliberative process, deliberative approach

Synonyms of Deliberative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Deliberative

  • Describing actions taken without careful thought.