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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The joy of a slower and more considered pace in Europe, therefore, is that there is time to think about such things. Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025 Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future. Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025 At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025 Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for considered

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 19 Dec. 2025.

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