well-considered

well-considered — idiom

1. to be widely respected and thought very highly of, especially within a particula

1.慣用語B2
釋義

to be widely respected and thought very highly of, especially within a particular group of people or area of activity

例句

Dr. Ingrid Nakamura is well considered among tropical medicine researchers for her work on malaria.

passive + well considered among [professionals]

The family's bakery has been well considered in the neighbourhood for over thirty years.

同義詞
  • esteemed

    more formal, often used for people of high rank or long achievement

  • highly regarded

    closest synonym; interchangeable in most contexts

  • respected

    broader meaning; can describe anyone looked up to

  • admired

    emphasises personal appreciation rather than professional standing

反義詞
  • looked down on

    informal, opposite of being well considered

  • despised

    much stronger, implies intense dislike rather than low regard

文法句型

be + (well / highly) + considered

be + well considered among / by / in

用法筆記

Typically used in passive voice with an intensifying adverb such as 'well' or 'highly' before the past participle 'considered'.

常見錯誤

❌The well-considered proposal saved the company.' (if meaning carefully thought-out).
✅The well-considered professor received a national award.
💡'well-considered' with a person means respected; with a plan or proposal it usually means carefully planned.