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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Once paid like superstars and considered to be essential pieces of the bullpen, ninth-inning specialists are being replaced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
A late play of Noël Coward’s, it was considered outdated when it premiered in 1960.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
By combining chemical imaging with highly sensitive radiocarbon measurements, the team has developed a method that could be applied to other prehistoric figures previously considered undatable.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Introducing dedicated rural crime officers was also being considered as well as working with Natural Resources Wales on a potential secondment with the environment watchdog.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
A few days later, Capron returned to Leah’s after devising what he considered a foolproof spirit test.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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