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

Still, Cora remains widely-admired around the game, considered skillful at handling fickle modern players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

However, the data can’t be considered statistically significant given the trial design.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

OpenAI banned the user’s account but decided to not notify the police after looking at whether the activity would be considered an imminent and serious risk of physical harm to others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Cantwell also urged CMS to prohibit contractors from denying care when a patient’s medical team has documented that reasonable alternatives have been considered and ruled out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

For a split second, she considered it, and how much temporary satisfaction it would give her.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Related Words

• studied
• treated