reasoned

[ ree-zuhnd ]

adjective

1. based on reason:

   a carefully reasoned decision.

2. containing reasons:

   a long, reasoned reply.

reasoned

/ ˈriːzənd /

adjective

1. well thought-out or well presented

   a reasoned explanation

Derived Forms

• ˈreasonedly, adverb

Other Words From

• reasoned·ly adverb
• un·reasoned adjective
• well-reasoned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reasoned¹

First recorded in 1675–85; reason + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He reasoned that, while physical objects like flesh and bone can be divided or merged together, consciousness is intrinsically different because it cannot be quantified.

From Salon

And while the court reasoned that immunity is needed to safeguard aggressive, nimble and presumably lawful presidential action, Trump takes the lesson that he can violate the Constitution with impunity.

From Los Angeles Times

The court concluded that the SBA failed to provide a “reasoned analysis for why these apparently similarly situated competitors were treated differently.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Those flies,” he reasoned, “could reach Nevada a lot quicker than they could get to the Imperial Valley.”

From Los Angeles Times

Better to demonstrate prudence, he reasoned, than to rashly reverse a well-considered decision in hope of temporarily saving face.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clear-cut
• consistent
• credible
• judicious
• justifiable
• logical
• plausible
• rational
• sane
• sensible
• sober
• thoughtful
• wise