considered
English meaning: Considered
Definition
To think about seriously.
Example
“Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”
Another example: “After a considered response, the committee rejected the proposal.”
Usage — When, Where & How
As a verb, the past tense/participle of 'consider'; as an adjective ('a considered opinion', 'all things considered') it means carefully thought out. Common in formal and everyday writing alike.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'considerare' (to look at closely, observe), perhaps originally an astrological term ('to observe the stars'); in English from the 14th century.
Synonyms
- thoughtful
- wise
- reasoned
- advised
- well-advised
- well thought out
Antonyms / Opposites
- hasty
- rash
- ignored
Related Words
Common Collocations
- all things considered
- considered opinion
- widely considered
- carefully considered
- considered a classic
- considered carefully
Word Forms
consider (v); considers; considered; considering; consideration (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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