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

Derived Forms

• well-considered
  adjective
• unconsidered
  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

"It's traditionally been considered a healthy type of fat for cardiovascular health," Ruiz says.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

It was while she was working for Fields as an assistant that she met George Lucas, then a USC film student whom Fields considered talented.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Items, such as the neckless which Sturgeon said she loved wearing, could be considered by the hearing as "tainted gifts" and subsequently seized.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

All he had considered was his reflexive hatred of regulation — regulations that promote well-being; taxes that help communities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

I had always considered Ba to be forward-thinking.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Related Words

• studied
• treated