discussed
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for discussed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Talked over or examined in conversation.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What does “discussed” mean?
The word “discussed” means talked over or examined in conversation. In plain terms, already talked about or covered in a conversation.
How do you pronounce “discussed”?
“Discussed” is pronounced dih-SKUHST (/dɪˈskʌst/ in IPA).
How do you use “discussed” in a sentence?
Here is “discussed” used in a sentence: “The discussed proposal will go to a vote next week.”
What part of speech is “discussed”?
“Discussed” is an adjective.
Is “discussed” a common word?
“Discussed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between discussed and disgust?
They sound alike but are unrelated. 'Discussed' is the past tense of discuss, meaning talked over or examined something in conversation. 'Disgust' is a noun or verb meaning strong revulsion or distaste. If you mean that people talked about a topic, the word you want is 'discussed.'
What is an example of discussed?
You might say, 'The board discussed the new budget for an hour,' meaning they examined and debated it together. As an adjective it describes something already talked over, as in 'the widely discussed report,' a report that many people have examined or commented on.
Is discussed a formal word?
'Discussed' is neutral and works in both formal and casual settings. In business or academic writing it signals structured examination of a topic. In everyday speech it simply means people talked something over. The tone comes from the surrounding words rather than from 'discussed' itself.