considered
Americanadjective
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thought about or decided upon with care.
a considered opinion.
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regarded with respect or esteem.
a highly considered person.
adjective
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presented or thought out with care
a considered opinion
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(qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed
highly considered
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of considered
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
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They are generally considered second favourites this time around and were expected to win easily against the Fijians in Newcastle on Sunday.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
When KFC’s last 10-year U.S. beverage supply deal was about to end, Yum considered bids from Coke as an alternative vendor to Pepsi, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
When the scientists considered Neu5Gc intake from all dietary sources combined, participants in the highest intake group had a 37% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with those in the lowest group.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
How much mercury is considered safe to have in your drinking water?
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026
He considered throwing the arrow on its own, but how far would he get?
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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