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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Until Meadows, most people would have considered H.R.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
It contains what is considered the most complex metallocofactor known in biology.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Carol Breed, who backs the Detroit Lions, considered travelling to Highmark Stadium from her home in Battle Creek, Michigan, after she heard they would play the Canadian national anthem.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
“Concepts that would have been considered beyond the pale only a few years ago are increasingly entering mainstream political discourse,” Ms. Stern says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Dad always considered him mostly an absentee father.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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