Finding a considered synonym means first spotting which of three jobs the word is doing. In she is considered an expert, swap in regarded as, seen as or deemed. In a considered response, use careful or deliberate. In we considered the offer, try weighed or mulled over.
Considered is the past form of consider, but it also behaves as an adjective that praises careful thinking. The two uses look identical on the page, which is why a quick swap so often goes wrong. Each group below names the job before listing the words, so you can match your sentence to the right row.
Swatch at a glance
Best swaps
regarded as, seen as, deemed, careful, weighedPart of speech
Adjective and past participle of considerMost formal
deemed, held to be, deliberatedMost casual
seen as, mulled over, reckonedAntonyms
rash, hasty, impulsive, ill-consideredWatch out
Calculated also means careful, but it often hints at cold or selfish planning.Word forms covered
considered, considering, consideration
Three jobs, one word
| What it does here | Swaps | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Labels an opinion | regarded as, seen as, deemed, viewed as | The bridge is deemed unsafe. |
| Praises careful thought | careful, deliberate, thoughtful, reasoned | She gave a reasoned answer. |
| Reports thinking about | weighed, pondered, reviewed, mulled over | They weighed both bids. |
For the base verb and its present forms, visit consider synonyms.
How formal is each considered synonym
Read the top strip left to right. Seen as is relaxed and fits blog posts. Thought of as is slightly softer and personal. Regarded as is the standard in essays. Viewed as stresses a point of view, often a group's. Deemed belongs to rules, courts and official decisions: a product deemed safe has passed a formal judgment.
Reckoned is common in British speech but sounds folksy in American writing, so keep it for casual pieces.
Rewrites you can borrow
- He is considered the best goalkeeper in the league becomes he is regarded as the best goalkeeper in the league.
- The area is considered dangerous at night becomes the area is seen as risky after dark.
- Late essays will be considered incomplete becomes late essays will be deemed incomplete.
- A considered decision becomes a deliberate decision or a decision made with care.
- We considered moving abroad becomes we toyed with moving abroad or we weighed a move abroad.
- Her view was a considered one becomes her view was well reasoned.
From a reference letter: "Mr. Lee is considered a reliable worker." Writing "Mr. Lee is widely regarded as reliable" adds widely, which tells the reader the opinion is shared and not just the writer's own.
Considering, consideration and all things considered
Considering as a preposition means given or in view of: considering the rain, the turnout was good. The considering synonyms page covers it fully. The noun consideration can mean careful thought (after much consideration) or kindness (out of respect for others), and consideration synonyms splits those apart.
The phrase all things considered swaps neatly for on balance, all in all or overall.
Look-alikes that trip writers up
Considerate means kind to others and is not a swap for considered. A considerate neighbor turns the music down. A considered neighbor would be an odd phrase. Calculated can mean planned, but a calculated remark sounds cold. Believed fits facts people think are true (believed to be the oldest tree), yet it is weaker than regarded for judgments of quality.
Antonyms of considered
For a choice made without care, use rash, hasty, impulsive or ill-considered. For an option nobody looked at, use dismissed or ignored.
- It was a hasty reply she later regretted.
- The cheaper quote was dismissed without a second look.
For more tidy wording in papers, browse essay and academic words.
Frequently asked questions
How else can I say is considered?
Is regarded as, is seen as and is viewed as all fit. Deemed works when an authority made the judgment.
Does considered mean careful?
Yes, as an adjective before a noun: a considered opinion is one formed with care. After a verb like is, it usually means judged to be instead.
Is deemed more formal than considered?
Yes. Deemed sounds official and suits rules, policies and legal text. In everyday writing it can feel stiff.
Which wording suits a school paper?
Graders like tidy wording, so as another word for considered, regarded as is the safest choice, with widely or generally in front when the view is common. Reasoned or deliberate suits an argument made with care.
Which words describe a decision that was not considered?
A rash, hasty or impulsive decision. Ill-considered names the opposite most directly and shows up often when critics write formally.
Are considered and considerate the same?
No. Considerate means thoughtful toward other people's feelings. Considered means judged or carefully thought out.