thought-out

[ thawt-out ]

adjective

1. produced by or showing the results of much thought:

   a carefully thought-out argument.

thought-out

adjective

1. conceived and developed in the manner specified

   a well thought-out scheme

Other Words From

• well-thought-out adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thought-out¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

He called the inheritance rules “so poorly thought out”.

From BBC

But it is clear from talking to Hwang, that the violence is fully thought out.

From BBC

Mr Lahey added that the vessel did not seem "particular well thought out".

From BBC

“I had that all thought out,” he said sarcastically with a playful chuckle.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the charging on second homes policy was badly thought out and would damage the local economy.

From BBC

Related Words

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