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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Having five tourists a week is considered a success but she is confident that numbers will grow.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Before 2016 pandas were considered endangered but are now listed as "vulnerable" by wildlife advocates, and an estimated 1,800 pandas live in the wild.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
The U.A.E. has also considered plans to put some critical infrastructure underground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
I’d be interested in hearing from anyone who has considered or used a similar strategy, as well as from those who see potential drawbacks I should discuss with my adviser before making a decision.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
The neckline was low —but not too low to be considered immodest—and it had delicate shoulder straps.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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