considered

adjective

con·​sid·​ered kən-ˈsi-dərd How to pronounce considered (audio)
Synonyms of considerednext
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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As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026 Eating and drinking The Oberoi takes a considered approach to dining. Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026 Instead, body care has entered a more considered era, in which experts say a multi-step layered ritual should be every bit as nuanced and indulgent as our facial routine. Ellie Davis, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2026 Credit scores typically range from 300 to 850, with scores of around 670 and higher considered good. Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for considered

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of considered was in 1628

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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/considered. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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