Synonyms of weighed

weighed 1 of 2

adjective

as in considered

decided on as a result of careful thought

a carefully weighed decision to take the company in a new direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

weighed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of weigh

1

as in mattered

to be of importance

evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mattered
• meant
• counted
• imported
• influenced
• signified
• carried weight
• cut ice
• swayed
• affected
• concerned
• amounted (to)
• added up (to)

2

as in pondered

to give serious and careful thought to

weighed the options for weeks before making a decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of weighed

Verb

Scientists estimated that the original space rocket weighed more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg). — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The bear weighed 202 pounds, and was the last bear Roosevelt shot in his long, colorful hunting career. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

New safety requirements for ride-hailing companies For the second year, lawmakers weighed new safety requirements for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Detectives said that McMahan was a White female with long brown hair and hazel eyes who stood approximately 5-foot-3 and weighed around 120 to 145 pounds. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

In mid-July, union members weighed filing a complaint with the Public Employee Relations Board, but ultimately decided to hold off. — Haley Parsley august 11, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Then study recent company decisions to understand the trade-offs leaders weighed. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Crude prices rose on the development, and Asia markets traded mixed as investors weighed the latest twist in one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Bags stowed in the lockers can weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) and will no longer be weighed by airline staff as passengers line up to board, Jetstar said. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026