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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One theme park insider, however, stressed that when Hollywood Drift does open, it will likely be a considered a “top-5, or top-10 coaster, in the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Nanoplastics are generally considered anything less than one micron.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Life-insurance proceeds and property settlement payouts received within 180 days after filing Chapter 7 are also considered part of your bankruptcy estate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
But there remains the risk of backlash from disability groups and potentially Labour MPs if the reforms are considered unfair.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Duane considered calling upon Handsome, his closest neighbor, to join in the adventure, but he was eager to start his exploring straightaway.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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