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ponderado

[pon-de-RA-du]
adjectivemasculinepl: ponderados
thoughtful, measured, deliberate
1. characterized by careful consideration and reflection; not hasty or impulsive
He gave a measured response to the criticism.
Ele deu uma resposta ponderada à crítica.
2. balanced in judgment; wise and judicious
The judge made a thoughtful decision after considering all evidence.
O juiz tomou uma decisão ponderada após considerar todas as provas.
3. calm and composed in demeanor
She remained calm and composed during the crisis.
Ela permaneceu ponderada durante a crise.
Synonyms
prudentereflexivocuidadosoequilibradosensatojudiciousdeliberado
Antonyms
impulsivoprecipitadoirrefletidoapressadoreckless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponderado
Standard usage, commonly employed in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ponderado
Widely used in business and academic discourse
Portugal
ponderado
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma pessoa ponderada (a thoughtful/measured person)
uma resposta ponderada (a measured response)
juízo ponderado (sound judgment)
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