# considered

/kənˈsɪdɝd/ (US) · /kənsˈɪdəd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/considered
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. carefully thought out

adjective · CEFR B2 · Formal

describes an opinion or decision that you have thought about for a long time.

For teachers: resulting from careful thought and mature reflection; often used to describe professional or expert opinions.

- After a week of thinking, he gave his considered opinion on the plan.
- The board of directors provided a considered response to the merger proposal, addressing every potential risk identified by the legal team.

Usage: Usually placed before the noun it describes.

Teaching tip: This is a high-level word used in professional contexts to show that a decision wasn't made quickly or emotionally.

## Examples

- I considered your offer but decided to stay at my current job.
- The committee considered several candidates for the position before choosing the most experienced applicant.
- While many critics considered the novel a masterpiece of modernism, others found its non-linear structure and shifting perspectives unnecessarily difficult for the average reader.

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