CONSIDERED Synonyms: 223 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈsi-dərd

Definition of considered

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

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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as in thought

to have as an opinion consider the price too high

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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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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

The considered yes is not recklessness. — Annette Logan-Parker, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance. — Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026

Verb

The disaster, which was triggered by a glacier collapse and landslide on Nepal’s border with China, is now considered Nepal’s deadliest natural disaster since the April 2015 earthquake that killed around 9,000 people. — Surendra Phuyal, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Exit costs, in other words, are considered alongside entry costs. — Murat Coskun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for considered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered

Adjective

And the forces driving the bond market are considerably more calculated than his post suggested.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Interestingly, none of our 25 calculated ‘breaches’ outside of the pandemic years saw a club exceed the 115 per cent threshold, which would now incur a sporting sanction.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of calculated

Verb

For fans of the older Metal Gear games, Ghost Babel was a huge deal and is rightly regarded as one of the best games in the series and most certainly an underappreciated one.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Widely regarded as an elite play-caller, Sarkisian has yet to deliver in the biggest moments.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of regarded

Verb

Even in the midst of this global struggle, Roosevelt contemplated the future and envisioned the critical role that a new United Nations might play.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The five trusts also contemplated that two-thirds of the children could vote to terminate a trust.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplated

Verb

Rough surf and locally hazardous conditions for small craft are also anticipated over the northern Gulf.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The $17 billion deal, which will be funded by Aon with new debt, is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of anticipated

Adjective

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
None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of reasoned

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Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
The Cyberdyne Hybrid Assistive Limb, commonly called HAL, is a robotic exoskeleton designed to support patients during rehabilitation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

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