überlegt
Translation
deliberate, considered, thoughtful
Examples
Das war eine überlegte Entscheidung.
That was a considered decision.
Sie handelt immer sehr überlegt.
She always acts very deliberately.
Grammar Patterns
a considered <noun> eine überlegte <Nomen> That is a considered answer.
to act deliberately überlegt handeln He always acts very deliberately.
Similar Words
durchdacht (well-thought-out), bedacht (prudent); Antonyms: unüberlegt (rash), spontan (spontaneous)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb `überlegen` (to consider). An action that has been 'considered' is a 'deliberate' or 'thoughtful' one.
Memory Tips
If you `überlegen` (consider) your actions, your actions become `überlegt` (deliberate).