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
- unconsidered adjective
- well-considered adjective
Etymology
Origin of considered
Example Sentences
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Other characters from Super Mario Galaxy, widely considered one of the greatest video games ever released, also feature in promotional material for the film.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
His family has lived and farmed in the region since the 1920s, and are collectively considered one of the area’s largest landowners.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The fund, with an expense ratio of 0.09%, was widely considered groundbreaking as the first popular ETF when it hit the market in 1993.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Even leaders who were once considered among the U.S. president’s closest allies have expressed growing frustration with him over the Iran conflict and his demands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Green considered me again for a long moment before nodding his head as though he’d just figured something out.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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