Levelheaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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levelheaded
[ ˈlɛvəlˌhɛdɪd ]
personality trait
Levelheaded refers to a person who is calm, sensible, and able to think clearly in difficult situations. This quality often allows individuals to make rational decisions rather than being swayed by anger or stress.
Synonyms
calm, composed, prudent, rational, sensible.
Examples of usage
- She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
- A levelheaded approach is essential in negotiations.
- His levelheaded nature helped us find a solution.
Translations
Translations of the word "levelheaded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 equilibrado
🇮🇳 संतुलित
🇩🇪 ausgeglichen
🇮🇩 seimbang
🇺🇦 врівноважений
🇵🇱 zrównoważony
🇯🇵 冷静な
🇫🇷 équilibré
🇪🇸 equilibrado
🇹🇷 dengeyi koruyan
🇰🇷 차분한
🇸🇦 متوازن
🇨🇿 vyrovnaný
🇸🇰 vyvážený
🇨🇳 冷静的
🇸🇮 uravnotežen
🇮🇸 jafnréttur
🇰🇿 теңдестірілген
🇬🇪 ბალანსირებული
🇦🇿 tarazlı
🇲🇽 equilibrado
Etymology
The term 'levelheaded' is derived from the combination of 'level' and 'headed.' The word 'level' comes from Middle English 'levelle,' which is rooted in Old French 'level' and Latin 'libra,' meaning 'scales' or 'balance.' This implies a sense of balance and evenness. 'Head' in this context refers to the mind or mental state, originating from Old English 'heafod,' which means 'chief' or 'leader.' The notion of being 'headed' suggests guidance or direction, so 'levelheaded' essentially describes someone whose mind is balanced and able to provide clear direction amidst turmoil. The first recorded usage of 'levelheaded' dates back to the early 19th century, encapsulating the idea of possessing a balanced and rational mindset.