abwägend

judiciously, in a balanced way

adverb AHP-vay-gent Rare

Also means

with careful weighing of options

Usage Note

Abwägend describes action taken by carefully weighing up all sides before deciding. Abwägend vorgehen — to proceed by carefully balancing considerations. It is common in formal and journalistic language to characterise a methodical, balanced approach, contrasted with impulsive or one-sided reasoning.

Examples

"Sie antwortete abwägend und ohne vorschnelle Urteile."

Natural Translation

She answered in a balanced, measured way without hasty judgements.

Literal Translation

She answered weighing-up and without premature judgements.

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