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Very common
considered
kuhn-SIH-duhd
Considered (adjective) means Carefully thought through rather than said or decided on impulse. Example: “After a considered pause, she explained why she had changed her mind.”
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Carefully thought through rather than said or decided on impulse.
"After a considered pause, she explained why she had changed her mind."
"We would like your considered opinion on the plan, not a quick guess."
"It was a considered response, not a knee-jerk reaction."
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What does “considered” mean?
The word “considered” means carefully thought through rather than said or decided on impulse.
How do you pronounce “considered”?
“Considered” is pronounced kuhn-SIH-duhd (/kənˈsɪdɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “considered” in a sentence?
Here is “considered” used in a sentence: “It was a considered response, not a knee-jerk reaction.”
What part of speech is “considered”?
“Considered” is an adjective.
Is “considered” a common word?
“Considered” is a very common word in modern English.
What does a 'considered' decision mean?
A considered decision is one reached after careful thought, weighing the facts, options and consequences rather than reacting on impulse. It implies patience and judgment. When someone gives a considered opinion or response, they have taken the time to think it through before speaking or acting.
What is the difference between 'considered' and 'impulsive'?
They are near opposites. A considered choice is deliberate, thought-through and made calmly after reflection. An impulsive one is sudden, driven by feeling and made without pausing to weigh the outcome. The first values care and reason, while the second acts on instinct in the heat of the moment.
What is the opposite of considered?
The natural opposites are impulsive, rash, hasty and offhand, words for decisions or remarks made quickly, without careful thought. Where considered suggests reflection and restraint, these suggest acting on the spur of the moment. Snap and knee-jerk work in the same way for more casual writing.
What is an example of 'considered' as an adjective?
You might speak of 'a considered response', 'a considered judgment' or 'a considered opinion', each signaling that real thought went into it. For instance, 'After a week's reflection she gave a considered reply' shows the word marking a view formed slowly and deliberately rather than blurted out.
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