considered

1. 1
   thought aboutverb

   Simple past and past participle of consider.

   The committee considered the proposal for several weeks.

   She had never considered moving abroad until that moment.

   UsageOften in the passive with a quality after it: she was considered a genius; it is considered rude to ask.

2. 2
   carefuladjective

   Carefully thought out and based on mature reflection.

   Like a chess move planned several turns ahead.

   The committee issued a considered response to the proposal.

   After weeks of debate, they reached a considered judgment on the matter.

   UsageUsually before a noun, as in a considered opinion, a considered judgment, my considered view.

   Similardeliberate, careful, reasoned, thoughtful, measured

   Oppositehasty, rash, impulsive, unconsidered

   Note

   Here the participle has become a judgment of quality. A considered view has been thought through, not merely thought about.

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