considered

adjective

con·​sid·​ered kən-ˈsi-dərd 

1

: matured by extended deliberative thought

a considered opinion

2

: viewed with respect or esteem

Synonyms

• advised
• calculated
• deliberate
• knowing
• measured
• reasoned
• studied
• thought-out
• thoughtful
• weighed

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

By design and tradition, the Senate is the more considered and responsible of the two chambers of the United State Congress, seeking compromise and collaboration. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2024

If termination is still necessary, it will be seen as a fair and considered decision, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

This recipe is my humble but considered contribution to the cause. —Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024

Getting the skin back on an even keel calls for a calm but considered approach. —Georgia Day, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing considered

• all things considered
• ill-considered