studied

stud·ied

adj \ˈstə-dēd\

Definition of STUDIED

1

: carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful <a studied response>

2

: knowledgeable, learned <studied in the craft of blacksmithing>

3

: produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation : calculated <studied indifference> <spoke with a studied accent>

— stud·ied·ly adverb

— stud·ied·ness noun

Examples of STUDIED

1. She gave a studied response.
2. He viewed us with a studied indifference.

First Known Use of STUDIED

15th century

Related to STUDIED

Synonyms: advised, calculated, considered, knowing, measured, reasoned, deliberate, 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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