reasoned
/ˈrizənd/
adjective
- Based on careful thinking and logical arguments, not on emotion.
- A reasoned debate is more productive than shouting at each other.
- She gave a reasoned explanation for why the project failed.
- The judge's reasoned decision helped both sides understand the ruling.
Antonyms
verb
- Past tense of reason: to think about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.
- She reasoned with her friend to try a different approach.
- He reasoned that if they left early, they would avoid traffic.
- The detective reasoned from the clues that the thief had entered through the window.