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adjective

kən-ˈsi-dərd How to pronounce considered (audio)
Definition of considerednext
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

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considered

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verb

past tense of consider
1
as in regarded
to think of in a particular way I consider him a very good friend

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as in contemplated
to give serious and careful thought to carefully considering our options

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3
as in thought
to have as an opinion consider the price too high

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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

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5
as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers

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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
That also fuels demand for US Treasuries, widely considered the safest of safe-haven assets. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Legislators in at least 30 states have considered pricing bills this year, including measures addressing algorithmic and personalized pricing, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for considered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered
  1. calculated
  2. regarded
  3. contemplated
  4. thought
  5. anticipated
  6. admired
  7. reasoned
  8. called
Adjective
  • Avoid Letting Emotion Override Investment Discipline The biggest gap is that entrepreneurs often take calculated risks in business, but emotional risks in their personal portfolios.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Knowing exactly what's going to happen in the sky turns a casual meteor watch into a rather more calculated exercise.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of calculated
Verb
  • Although denim is often regarded as a classic American fabric, its origins likely lie elsewhere.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The junior guard is regarded as one of the best midrange shooters in the country, but is looking to expand her game as a starter at TCU.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • Todd has already contemplated what a sibling Grammy showdown might look like.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Approximately 18% of all Latino high school students have seriously contemplated suicide and 42% of Latino youths reported constantly feeling sad or hopeless, recent congressional studies found.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemplated
Verb
  • Chris Costagli, a vice president and food thought leader at NielsenIQ, said high gas prices have worsened Americans’ concerns about affordability, and that's dampening demand for Halloween treats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Primetime director Lance Oppenheim thought of Lipnicki for his latest role while rewatching Jerry Maguire as a reference point for the new movie.
    — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of thought
Verb
  • Traditional systems can branch, but only along routes someone anticipated and coded beforehand.
    — Maria Scott, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The architects of the Constitution anticipated that officials in different branches would compete to preserve their authority.
    — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Verb
  • John Rich produced Anderson’s 2007 album Easy Money, and admired the artist.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
  • On top of these heat-seeking missiles, the platforms play to humans’ (particularly teens’) need to be accepted and admired by peers.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of admired
Adjective
  • But that won’t keep them from trying, and when people’s passions are aroused, and emotions crowd out reasoned thought, anything can happen.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.
    — Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Verb
  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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