considered
Gave careful thought
Considered describes something arrived at through careful thought: a considered opinion, a considered response.
It implies deliberation rather than impulse—you've weighed the matter before speaking or acting.
After much debate, she gave her considered judgment.
To be well-considered is to be thoughtfully planned; ill-considered suggests the opposite.
Thought deeply about
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- intentionalDone on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- plannedDecided on beforehand
purposeful · weighed · studied · contemplated · measured · reasoned · conscious · volitional
Casting back light
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- prudentExercising sound judgment
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
judicious · measured · attentive · mindful · discerning · wise · sensible · levelheaded
Greatly respected, admired
- regardedConsidered or esteemed
- reputableHaving a good name
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- distinguishedNotable and respected
notable · prominent · well-regarded · valued · recognized · acknowledged · acclaimed · celebrated
pondered
Thought deeply about
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- intentionalDone on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
planned · purposeful · weighed · studied · contemplated · measured · reasoned · conscious · volitional · willful
reflective
Casting back light
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- prudentExercising sound judgment
circumspect · judicious · measured · attentive · mindful · discerning · wise · sensible · levelheaded · sober
esteemed
Greatly respected, admired
distinguished · notable · prominent · well-regarded · valued · recognized · acknowledged · acclaimed · celebrated · influential
assessed
Determined value or quality
appraised · scrutinized · judged · weighed · investigated · explored · debated · discussed · factored · entertained
- taking timewaited, lingered, dawdled, delayed, paused
- controlledcontrolled, managed, regulated, restrained, contained
- second thoughtssecond thoughts, rethinking, change of mind, change of heart, rethink
- logical thinkinglogical, rational, analytical, deductive, inferential
- hedgessomewhat, I think, slightly, I believe, fairly
consideredimpulsive
Acting without deliberation
rash · hasty · unconsidered · spontaneous · impetuous
consideredunconsidered
Not thought through
disregarded · overlooked · ignored · neglected · forgotten
- consider it donePromise of completion
- all things consideredOn balance, finally
- consider thisInvitation to reflect
- take into considerationThink about when deciding
- carefully considered
- worth considering
consider, considering, considerate, considerable, consideration, reconsider, considerably, inconsiderate, considers