Meaning & use
considered
Carefully thought through and formed only after reflection, rather than made hastily.
See it in a sentence
Her considered response addressed every concern the committee had raised.
After a considered review of the evidence, the jury reached its verdict.
A note on using this word
Considered is typically placed before a noun, as in 'considered opinion,' to emphasize care rather than speed.
Words with a similar meaning
deliberatethoughtful
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. verb
Simple past tense and past participle of consider: thought carefully about something before making a decision.
She considered every option before choosing a college.
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