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
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Example Sentences
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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Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Buyer research tells us that B2B buyers have become more informed, considered, independent and demanding. Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 By distracting the attention toward some other highly controversial topic, all heck will break loose, and no one will remember the train of thought that just moments ago was the considered focus of the group attention. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 July 2022 However, for most companies, this is a costly endeavor that results in losing market share to one of their more considered rivals. Mike Bugembe, Forbes, 16 May 2022 If anything, the upcycling of materials is the most considered, rational choice for us. Eni Subair, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021 Polarized reactions at festival screenings have since given way to more considered debate upon the movie's general release. CNN, 20 Dec. 2021 In a comparative historical sense, the work is being done in a more regulated — and probably more considered — manner. New York Times, 23 Nov. 2021 That may be why this season’s homage to the ’80s feels less like costume and more like a considered reassessment of the era’s sartorial contributions. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing considered
considered 1 of 2
adjective
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
Relevance
- calculated
- studied
- advised
- reasoned
- deliberate
- weighed
- intended
- measured
- planned
- informed
- designed
- careful
- thoughtful
- knowing
- thought-out
- projected
- educated
- premeditated
- intentional
- meticulous
- prudent
- aforethought
- purposeful
- prepense
- foresighted
- forethoughtful
- provident
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unconsidered
- chance
- unstudied
- unadvised
- casual
- random
- uncalculated
- rushed
- haphazard
- hurried
- sudden
- hasty
- ill-advised
- aimless
- automatic
- purposeless
- hit-or-miss
- spontaneous
- desultory
- instinctive
- half-cocked
- abrupt
- impetuous
- impromptu
- extemporaneous
considered
2 of 2verb
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
- accounted
- deemed
- felt
- thought
- rated
- reckoned
- esteemed
- held
- took for
- set down
- looked (on or upon)
- imagined
- 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
- deliberated
- looked at
- ruminated
- cogitated
- revolved
- chewed on
- chewed over
- turned
- meditated
- perpended
- believed
- digested
- kicked around
- concluded
- reasoned
- mulled (over)
- thought (about or over)
- reminisced
- wrestled (with)
- beat one's brains out (about)
- conceived
- opined
- pored (over)
- absorbed
- cudgeled one's brains (about)
- reflected (on or upon)
- assimilated
- mused (upon)
- second-guessed
- fixated (on or upon)
- dwelled (on or upon)
- speculated (about)
- fretted (about or over)
- brooded (about or over)
- obsessed (about or over)
- drank (in)
- dwelt (on or upon)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignored
- disregarded
- overlooked
- dismissed
- rejected
- slighted
- pooh-poohed
- poohed
3
as in believed
to have as an opinion consider the price too high Synonyms & Similar Words
- believed
- thought
- deemed
- figured
- guessed
- felt
- supposed
- imagined
- judged
- regarded
- conceived
- perceived
- assumed
- reckoned
- held
- accepted
- viewed
- allowed
- esteemed
- presumed
- relied
- concluded
- depended
- deduced
- inferred
- trusted
- surmised
- presupposed
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
- expected
- adjusted
- contemplated
- reckoned with
- faced
- adapted
- envisaged
- figured on
- presumed
- factored (in or into)
- planned
- took into account
- took account of
- accommodated
- conditioned
- foresaw
- allowed (for)
- calculated
- presupposed
- provided (for)
- assumed
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
- approved
- commended
- loved
- liked
- esteemed
- venerated
- valued
- revered
- credited
- enjoyed
- loved
- applauded
- set store on
- complimented
- acclaimed
- favored
- relished
- reverenced
- adored
- set store by
- savored
- accredited
- idolized
- fancied
- savoured
- worshiped
- worshipped
- treasured
- hallowed
- prized
- canonized
- cherished
- dug
- drank (in)
- deified
- revelled (in)
- reveled (in)
- adulated
- delighted (in)
- doted (on)
- grooved (on)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hated
- despised
- detested
- abhorred
- loathed
- dismissed
- disregarded
- condemned
- disapproved
- discounted
- deplored
- disdained
- scorned
- abominated
- disliked
- decried
- execrated
- vilified
- frowned (on or upon)
- discountenanced
- disfavored
- kissed off