considered

[kuhn-sid-erd]

adjective

1. thought about or decided upon with care.

   a considered opinion.

2. regarded with respect or esteem.

   a highly considered person.

considered

/ kənˈsɪdəd /

adjective

1. presented or thought out with care

   a considered opinion

2. (qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed

   highly considered

Other Word Forms

• unconsidered adjective
• well-considered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of considered¹

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

Example Sentences

Tuesday morning, and considered moving the ceremony to later in the week.

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Israel's defence minister has said that "any delay or deliberate avoidance will be considered a gross violation of the agreement and will be responded to accordingly".

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Like military personnel, federal law enforcement officers are considered "essential" and are still expected to report for duty, even without pay.

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Dronjic considered opposition to the new rules from member states "very worrying".

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This week’s rainstorm — considered the strongest in years for October — could bring flooding and mudslides to Southern California.

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