deconsider

/diˌkənˈsɪdər, dɪkˈsɪdər/

Definitions

1. verb

to consider or give thought to something less carefully or thoroughly, or to reconsider something in a less favorable light.

“After deconsidering the proposal, they decided to reject it.”

2. verb

to remove or cancel consideration of something, especially a person or an idea.

“The committee voted to deconsider the candidate’s application.”

Synonyms

  • discount
  • misjudge
  • undervalue

Antonyms

  • appreciate
  • reconsider
  • revalue