considered

con·sid·ered

adj \kən-ˈsi-dərd\

Definition of CONSIDERED

1

: matured by extended deliberative thought <a considered opinion>

2

: viewed with respect or esteem

Examples of CONSIDERED

1. It's my considered opinion that she was not guilty of the crime.
2. Their actions were a considered response to the violence.

First Known Use of CONSIDERED

circa 1677

Related to CONSIDERED

Synonyms: advised, calculated, deliberate, knowing, measured, reasoned, studied, thoughtful, thought-out, weighed

Antonyms: casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied

Related Words: aforethought, premeditated, prepense; educated, informed; intentional, purposeful; designed, intended, planned, projected; careful, meticulous; foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, prudent

Near Antonyms: half-cocked, ill-advised; chance, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random; aimless, desultory, purposeless; hasty, hurried, rushed; abrupt, impetuous, sudden; automatic, extemporaneous, impromptu, instinctive, spontaneous

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