considered

/kənˈsɪd.əd/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɪd.ɚd/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈsi-dərd/ (ame, mw)

considered — adjective

  • consideredpositive
  • more consideredcomparative
  • most consideredsuperlative

1. A decision, opinion, or course of action that is formed after thinking through t

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A decision, opinion, or course of action that is formed after thinking through the relevant facts and possibilities, rather than being rushed or emotional.

例句

The committee finally released a considered statement after weeks of internal debate.

used before a noun: considered statement

Lars offered a considered opinion about the new park design at the town meeting.

considered opinion = opinion based on careful thought

同義詞
  • deliberate

    More neutral in tone; can describe slowness as well as care

  • thoughtful

    Emphasises the care and attention put into the decision

  • reasoned

    Focuses on the logical, rational basis of the conclusion

  • measured

    Suggests restraint and balance, not going to extremes

反義詞
  • hasty

    Done too quickly without enough thought

  • impulsive

    Acting on sudden desire rather than reflection

  • rash

    Done without enough thought, often with negative consequences

文法句型

considered + noun

carefully/well considered + noun

用法筆記

Nearly always used before a noun (attributive position). Commonly paired with 'well' or 'carefully' (a well-considered plan; a carefully considered response). Do not confuse with the verb 'considered' (past tense of 'consider') or with 'considerate' (thoughtful of others' feelings).

常見錯誤

❌He is a very considered person who always thinks of others first.
✅He is a very considerate person who always thinks of others first.
💡'considered' describes careful thought about a decision; 'considerate' describes care for other people's feelings.
❌She gave a considered look at the painting.
✅She gave the painting a considered evaluation.
💡'considered' describes deliberate analysis, not visual attention.