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

Example Sentences

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Markets evolve, narratives shift, and even well-reasoned calls can play out differently than expected.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 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

"It will draw together existing guidance and recent case law, as well as best practice from other jurisdictions, to assist tribunals in reaching consistent and well-reasoned decisions," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Third, informed, well-reasoned criticism from the inside should be encouraged, not brushed aside or punished.

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2024

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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