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

Rose was also one of the candidates considered by Tottenham Hotspur following the sacking of Thomas Frank in February.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Beirut residents never considered it likely to be hit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

These platforms are not technically considered gambling because they are federally regulated as financial exchanges, allowing them to operate in all 50 states — even those that ban sports betting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It is considered more likely that Moreno waits until after a new collective bargaining agreement is reached next year to determine whether to sell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I considered pretending that I still attended, but what was the point?

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Related Words

• studied
• treated