adj
reasoned
REE-zuhnd
adj
1
Based on careful logical thought rather than impulse or emotion.
"She gave a calm, reasoned response to the accusation."
How to Use Reasoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an argument, decision, or response that comes from careful thinking rather than a gut reaction.
Common pairings
a reasoned argument
reasoned judgment
Word Forms
more reasoned comparative, most reasoned superlative
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