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Synonyms

considered

American  
[kuhn-sid-erd] / kənˈsɪd ərd /

adjective

  1. thought about or decided upon with care.

    a considered opinion.

  2. regarded with respect or esteem.

    a highly considered person.


considered British  
/ kənˈsɪdəd /

adjective

  1. presented or thought out with care

    a considered opinion

  2. (qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed

    highly considered

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unconsidered adjective
  • well-considered adjective

Etymology

Origin of considered

First recorded in 1595–1605; consider + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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It said an area was considered affordable if average homes cost up to five times the average earnings of those working nearby.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Widely considered the greatest golfer of all time, Woods has amassed 82 PGA Tour wins, including 15 majors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Investors’ primary concern is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with other factors considered secondary.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“If I want to watch something, I’ll throw on three episodes, but otherwise I’m so out of the loop with any other television show that might be considered current,” Fitzgerald said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“According to me, as well,” agreed Duane, who considered himself more and more of an expert on the subject.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el