levelheaded

[ lev-uhl-hed-id ]

adjective

1. having common sense and sound judgment; sensible.

Other Words From

• level·headed·ly adverb
• level·headed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of levelheaded¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; level + head + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Elmstrand was a levelheaded person who loved his job and didn’t complain, despite horrible things he saw as part of his job, she said.

From Seattle Times

She explains the science behind game day stress and how to stay levelheaded even as the stakes get higher.

From Seattle Times

A cease-fire would protect the hostages whose lives are endangered by continued bombardment and allow for levelheaded negotiations to secure their urgent release.

From Seattle Times

Cohen is playing the long game, as should the levelheaded among us, anticipating that this Santos obsession is a fever that will break if it doesn’t kill us.

From Salon

“It’s hard to guard him, so he just continued to stay levelheaded and continued to keep pushing.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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