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

Example Sentences

SYDNEY—Australia’s economy grew strongly in the final quarter of last year at a pace that’s considered by most economists to be well above its natural speed limit, stoking the case for higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

More private-equity firms have sold or considered selling stakes to raise money over the past year, a trend driven in part by the ongoing industry downswing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The companies merged in 2010, a move that has been considered controversial.

From Los Angeles Times

Gold and silver are often considered haven assets, rising in times of stress.

From Barron's

"I think the doctors did their best," Dr Cartwright said, adding it was "not unreasonable" for rabies to not be considered in the first few days.

From BBC

Related Words

• studied
• treated