considered
adjective
con·sid·ered
kən-ˈsi-dərd 
1
: matured by extended deliberative thought
a considered opinion
2
: viewed with respect or esteem
Examples of considered in a Sentence
It's my considered opinion that she was not guilty of the crime.
Their actions were a considered response to the violence.
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Elizabeth honed in on the importance of the transatlantic alliance during a considered address that came in under 15 minutes.
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.
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Tiago Ventura, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for considered
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/considered. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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