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
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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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The company has said it hopes that the R2’s specs will help motivate people who hadn’t considered EVs in the past.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Once considered a predominantly white sport, golf is now being reshaped by a new generation of Black players and other players of color, including many of the fathers in Dads Link Golf Club.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
"Barring a massive increase in Australian defence expenditure, for which there is little political appetite, facilitating greater US investment in Australian real estate is widely considered to be the most prudent approach to take."
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Improvements to your personal residence usually aren’t deductible because they’re considered capital improvements that raise the home’s value.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
“You haven’t considered the possibility that there may be another more reasonable explanation for the voices you heard.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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