Welljudged

Welljudged is an adjective used to describe decisions, assessments, actions, or opinions that demonstrate good judgment. It connotes prudence, balance, and a sound basis for conclusions. When something is well judged, it is considered well reasoned or appropriately considered for the circumstances.

Usage tends toward formal or literary contexts. The term is more common in British English and in writing that aims for a measured tone, though it appears in other varieties as well. It is typically applied to evaluative judgments or taken as a compliment about the quality of a choice or assessment, rather than to statements or opinions in general.

Spelling and variants vary by style guide. The standard form is well-judged, a hyphenated compound adjective used before or after a noun (for example, “a well-judged decision” or “the decision was well-judged”). Some writers use two words, well judged, after a verb (“the decision was well judged”). A closed form, welljudged, is rare and often discouraged in formal writing; when in doubt, consult the relevant style guide.

Etymology: the word is formed from the adverb well and the past participle judged (from the verb judge). The sense is literal: judged well or judged with good judgment.

See also: judgement vs judgment, judicious, prudent.