considered

/kənˈsɪdərd/

A considered decision is one that you have carefully thought about for a long time. Choosing what college you will attend should be a considered decision.

To consider something is a verb that means to observe it, or to look at it from many angles. If something has been considered, it has been carefully evaluated. You might have a considered response to an invitation to the prom, weighing the pros and cons of the prom date. A considered opinion is one that you have reached over time.

Definitions of considered

1. adjective

   carefully weighed
   “a considered opinion”

   synonyms:

   advised, well-advised

   having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel