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

Knowing that many cellular functions are altered in diabetes, the researchers considered the possibility that altered protein mobility might somehow affect many proteins in cells.

From Science Daily

Newer anti-seizure drugs that are widely used today are generally considered safe, but little is known about whether they affect cognition in children after fetal exposure.

From Science Daily

Live sports is considered one of the great opportunities for streamers, including Netflix, which need mass audiences tuning in to please advertisers.

From Los Angeles Times

It follows the release of another American considered wrongfully detained: David Lin, a pastor who had been jailed in China from 2006 until his release in September.

From BBC

He became the first "domestic terrorist" to be added to the agency's most wanted terrorist list, saying he “should be considered armed and dangerous”.

From BBC

Related Words

• studied
• treated