considered

[ kuhn-sid-erd ]

adjective

1. thought about or decided upon with care:

   a considered opinion.

2. regarded with respect or esteem:

   a highly considered person.

considered

/ kənˈsɪdəd /

adjective

1. presented or thought out with care

   a considered opinion

2. qualified by a preceding adverb esteemed

   highly considered

Other Words From

• uncon·sidered adjective
• well-con·sidered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of considered¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; consider + -ed ²

Example Sentences

I think it is a good caution to not obsess over a single sentence and to look at the broad considered policy statements.

From Washington Blade

These questions call for considered decisionmaking, informed by full briefing and argument.

From Washington Post

On a recent road trip, I explored two sculpture parks over two days and have formed the considered opinion that there are at least two kinds of sculpture park.

From Washington Post

Newsom will likely be out if Harris runs since the two are considered allies, California political insiders said.

From The Daily Beast

Even other men of color considered Revels a curious figure, for Mississippi had never had a large free black population.

From The Daily Beast

Both are considered marginal figures in the House GOP caucus and have no real base of support for their respective bids.

From The Daily Beast

Because I was living with this story, I watched closely as Hollywood considered making a film about Selma.

From The Daily Beast

The Second Republic was also considered the another golden age for Korean Cinema.

From The Daily Beast

He considered her the equal to any Newbolt that ever straddled a horse and rode over from Kentucky.

From Project Gutenberg

Madame Ratignolle, when they had regained her cottage, went in to take the hour's rest which she considered helpful.

From Project Gutenberg

It is ordinarily considered that the range of the speaking voice is very limited as compared with the singer's range.

From Project Gutenberg

He hath searched out the deep, and the heart of men: and considered their crafty devices.

From Project Gutenberg

This must have been already examined and considered, if the letters in which I discussed it at length have not been lost.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• studied
• treated