Definitions

well-reasoned

ADJECTIVE

sensible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astute down-to-earth intelligent judicious logical practical prudent rational sane shrewd sober wise

WEAK

all there attentive au courant aware canny cognizant commonsensical conscious consequent conversant cool discerning discreet discriminating far-sighted having all one's marbles in right mind informed knowing matter-of-fact sagacious sage sentient sound together well-thought-out witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

excited foolish idiotic ignorant imbecile impractical irrational stupid unintelligent unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise

WEAK

indiscreet senseless

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well-reasoned

Wong Kim Ark is well-reasoned and adheres to a centuries-old common-law tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

Here we see Cape Verde's brave but well-reasoned build-up play.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Congress and the executive branch should adopt a stable, well-reasoned trade framework that targets real threats to fair competition, evaluates the impact of tariffs on small firms, and avoids high volatility in import duties.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026

Over time, the removal of alternative treatments and the establishment of well-reasoned precedent could even reduce the overall burden on preparers and auditors.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025

Huxley began with a well-reasoned argument about anatomical structure and how Charles had compiled his theory using such data as had never been used before.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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