considered
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Carefully thought about or weighed: Describes an opinion, decision, or action that is the result of careful thought, deliberation, and reflection, rather than being impulsive or hasty.
Usage
- The word "considered" is used to describe something that has been thought about carefully. It is most commonly used before a noun, such as "a considered opinion" or "a considered decision." It implies a process of evaluation and judgment.
Examples
- Adjective:
- After much discussion, she offered her considered judgment on the matter.
- The jury reached its considered verdict after three days of deliberation.
- His response was not immediate but was a considered one.
Advanced Usage
- "All things considered": This is a common idiomatic phrase meaning "when everything has been taken into account" or "on the whole."
- All things considered, I think we made the right choice.
- "Well-considered": A compound adjective that is a stronger synonym, emphasizing that something has been thought about thoroughly and wisely.
- The plan was well-considered and likely to succeed.
Variants and Related Words
- Consider (verb): To think carefully about something.
- Please consider all the options before deciding.
- Consideration (noun): Careful thought or attention.
- The proposal is under consideration.
- Considerate (adjective): Thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others.
- He is a very considerate neighbor.
- Considering (preposition/conjunction): Taking into account.
- Considering the weather, the event went well.
Synonyms
- Deliberate: Done consciously and intentionally.
- Thoughtful: Showing careful consideration.
- Pondered: Thought about deeply.
- Weighed: Evaluated carefully.
Antonyms
- Impulsive: Acting or done without forethought.
- Hasty: Done with excessive speed or urgency.
- Rash: Acting without careful consideration of the possible consequences.
- Unconsidered: Not thought about carefully.
Adjective
- carefully weighed
- a considered opinion