considered

adjective

con·​sid·​ered kən-ˈsi-dərd How to pronounce considered (audio)
1
: matured by extended deliberative thought
a considered opinion
2
: viewed with respect or esteem

Examples of considered in a Sentence

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

First Known Use

circa 1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of considered was circa 1677

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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/considered. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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