/ˈpɛnsɪv/ or /ˈpɛnsɪv

Definitions

1. adjective

having or expressing a thoughtful or contemplative mood; melancholy or brooding.

“She looked pensive, lost in thought as she stared out the window.”

2. noun

a feeling of sadness or a thoughtful mood

“The pensive air in the room was palpable as everyone reflected on the news.”