considered

American  

[kuhn-sid-erd] / kənˈsɪd ərd /

adjective

1. thought about or decided upon with care.

   a considered opinion.

2. regarded with respect or esteem.

   a highly considered person.

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considered British  

/ kənˈsɪdəd /

adjective

1. presented or thought out with care

   a considered opinion

2. (qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed

   highly considered

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Other Word Forms

• unconsidered adjective
• well-considered adjective

Etymology

Origin of considered

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

Explanation

A considered decision is one that you have carefully thought about for a long time. Choosing what college you will attend should be a considered decision. To consider something is a verb that means to observe it, or to look at it from many angles. If something has been considered, it has been carefully evaluated. You might have a considered response to an invitation to the prom, weighing the pros and cons of the prom date. A considered opinion is one that you have reached over time.

Example Sentences

Will Vance, considered by many to be a candidate for president in 2028, have wide latitude to cut a deal with Iran?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

They added that survey data showed that teenagers who considered themselves sneakerheads — who do a lot of the heavy lifting in setting trends —had been buying fewer pairs since 2019, even among wealthier shoppers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

If an officer is considered to have breached the standards of professional behaviour, then it could lead to a public hearing.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

For years, BRD2 was considered less important than BRD4.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

She was considered the moral authority of the community.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Related Words

• studied
• treated