considered
Americanadjective
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thought about or decided upon with care.
a considered opinion.
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regarded with respect or esteem.
a highly considered person.
adjective
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presented or thought out with care
a considered opinion
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(qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed
highly considered
Other Word Forms
- unconsidered adjective
- well-considered adjective
Etymology
Origin of considered
Example Sentences
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Every lower court that has considered the issue has found the order illegal and prevented it from taking effect.
From Los Angeles Times
Even leaders who were once considered among the U.S. president’s closest allies have expressed growing frustration with him over the Iran conflict and his demands.
Researchers considered it a promising option because it can promote alertness for extended periods without significantly disrupting later sleep.
From Science Daily
Other characters from Super Mario Galaxy, widely considered one of the greatest video games ever released, also feature in promotional material for the film.
From BBC
The former, which Miller once considered calling “The Inside of His Head,” is fluidly constructed, playing fast and loose with time as it tracks the disintegrating mental life of down-and-out salesman Willy Loman.
From Los Angeles Times
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