Synonyms of considered

considered 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈsi-dərd 

as in calculated

decided on as a result of careful thought

my considered opinion is that this is the best movie I've ever seen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calculated
• reasoned
• deliberate
• studied
• advised
• weighed
• measured
• intended
• planned
• careful
• thoughtful
• informed
• knowing
• designed
• thought-out
• premeditated
• educated
• intentional
• projected
• meticulous
• prudent
• purposeful
• prepense
• aforethought
• foresighted
• forethoughtful
• provident

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconsidered
• chance
• casual
• unstudied
• random
• unadvised
• uncalculated
• rushed
• haphazard
• hurried
• sudden
• ill-advised
• aimless
• hasty
• purposeless
• hit-or-miss
• automatic
• desultory
• spontaneous
• abrupt
• half-cocked
• instinctive
• impetuous
• impromptu
• extemporaneous

considered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of consider

1

as in regarded

to think of in a particular way

I consider him a very good friend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regarded
• called
• viewed
• counted
• believed
• felt
• accounted
• deemed
• thought
• looked (on or upon)
• rated
• held
• reckoned
• esteemed
• imagined
• took for
• set down
• sensed
• conceived
• fancied

2

as in contemplated

to give serious and careful thought to

carefully considering our options

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contemplated
• pondered
• debated
• studied
• entertained
• questioned
• weighed
• explored
• reviewed
• eyed
• analyzed
• looked at
• deliberated
• thought (about or over)
• ruminated
• cogitated
• revolved
• chewed on
• turned
• meditated
• wrestled (with)
• mulled (over)
• pored (over)
• chewed over
• perpended
• believed
• kicked around
• digested
• reflected (on or upon)
• concluded
• beat one's brains out (about)
• reasoned
• mused (upon)
• reminisced
• cudgeled one's brains (about)
• conceived
• opined
• absorbed
• speculated (about)
• fixated (on or upon)
• dwelled (on or upon)
• obsessed (about or over)
• assimilated
• drank (in)
• brooded (about or over)
• fretted (about or over)
• second-guessed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• overlooked
• rejected
• dismissed
• slighted
• pooh-poohed

3

as in thought

to have as an opinion

consider the price too high

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thought
• believed
• deemed
• guessed
• figured
• felt
• imagined
• supposed
• judged
• conceived
• perceived
• held
• regarded
• reckoned
• assumed
• allowed
• esteemed
• accepted
• viewed
• presumed
• relied
• depended
• trusted
• concluded
• surmised
• deduced
• presupposed
• inferred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspected
• doubted
• questioned
• rejected
• distrusted
• mistrusted
• discredited
• disbelieved

4

as in anticipated

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regarded
• anticipated
• provided (for)
• expected
• allowed (for)
• adjusted
• contemplated
• faced
• reckoned with
• adapted
• factored (in or into)
• took into account
• took account of
• envisaged
• planned
• accommodated
• presumed
• figured on
• calculated
• conditioned
• assumed
• foresaw
• presupposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregarded
• discounted
• factored (out)

5

as in admired

to think very highly or favorably of

her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regarded
• admired
• respected
• appreciated
• praised
• loved
• liked
• approved
• commended
• esteemed
• venerated
• valued
• enjoyed
• revered
• credited
• applauded
• complimented
• acclaimed
• favored
• relished
• adored
• drank (in)
• set store by
• reverenced
• savored
• delighted (in)
• accredited
• fancied
• idolized
• reveled (in)
• worshipped
• treasured
• prized
• hallowed
• cherished
• canonized
• dug
• grooved (on)
• deified
• doted (on)
• adulated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• dismissed
• disregarded
• condemned
• disapproved
• discounted
• deplored
• abominated
• disliked
• scorned
• disdained
• execrated
• decried
• vilified
• frowned (on or upon)
• discountenanced
• disfavored
• kissed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of considered

Adjective

Vingegaard is a considered man, not known to rush into decisions. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The considered yes is not recklessness. — Annette Logan-Parker, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Verb

Channel 14, widely considered a Netanyahu mouthpiece, has repeatedly released polls showing that Netanyahu would secure a clear victory in the elections. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Several other options were considered before the early game time was chosen to create an unusual doubleheader of sorts. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026