considered

[kuhn-sid-erd]

adjective

1. thought about or decided upon with care.

   a considered opinion.

2. regarded with respect or esteem.

   a highly considered person.

considered

/ kənˈsɪdəd /

adjective

1. presented or thought out with care

   a considered opinion

2. (qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed

   highly considered

Other Word Forms

• unconsidered adjective
• well-considered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of considered¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; consider + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Beautiful Eagle Creek sits just off Tillman Road in Statesboro, Ga., tracing the edge of the practice field at Georgia Southern University, where for more than four decades, the creek has been considered holy ground.

From Los Angeles Times

It means a return to the backbenches for a high-profile MP who was considered to be a big political asset to her party and who remains a popular figure within many Labour circles and beyond.

From BBC

The role of pharmacists — and whether they’re considered “healthcare professionals” who can authorize administration of the vaccine — also remains murky.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, amid proposed cuts to school transport services in Caerphilly, inspectors found a walking route to a school was considered "unsafe".

From BBC

It also said the true economic hit was likely to be significantly higher once the indirect effects were considered.

From BBC

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