Definitions

levelheaded

[lev-uhl-hed-id] / ˈlɛv əlˈhɛd ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

reasonable, calm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced dependable discreet even-tempered judicious prudent rational sane sensible unflappable wise

WEAK

all there collected commonsensical composed cool cool as cucumber coolheaded far-sighted in one's right mind practical self-possessed steady together with all marbles

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless foolish incautious indiscreet irrational reckless senseless thoughtless unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise

WEAK

nervous upset

Example Sentences

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The House Ethics Committee exists, then, to take justice away from hotheads and into a fair process typically run by more levelheaded members, in total privacy.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

So far, his balancing act is keeping him levelheaded and determined.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Meanhile Milton has remained the levelheaded unconventionally young fiancé, who continuously talked Lydia down.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2023

You probably expect me to say that being levelheaded and polite is the cure for delay rage.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

For days ahead of time I practiced looking sorry, levelheaded, bright-eyed, and determined to succeed.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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