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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"It had not come to my attention and at that point, I had not really considered the surviving victims."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Growth stocks are typically considered those of companies that are expanding their businesses rapidly.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Erdoes told investors in February that the unit had considered 25 transactions in 2025, but didn’t go forward with any.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The study is considered notable because it is the first to show that blocking DGAT2 with an antisense therapy can improve liver inflammation and fibrosis in people with MASH.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
I considered joining the next match, but Matthew told Bright and me that Uncle Jack wanted to talk to us, so we gathered round him with our mates as the new match began.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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