Synonyms of even-keelednext
: characterized by stability or consistency

Examples of even-keeled in a Sentence

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Of course, others would point to the positives of having a more professional and even-keeled organization from the top down. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026 Throughout the personal disarray, the production is even-keeled, paddling patiently through waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house that never truly crest. Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026 The coach has been teaching the sophomore to stay even-keeled in games and hustle. Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 5 Jan. 2026 The former band room buddies are attempting to remain even-keeled in the wake of their rise by staying focused on their collective goals and enjoying the moment. Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 Speaking after practice Wednesday, Lyon had the mature and even-keeled approach this team is going to need in net. Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 The dude is steady, even-keeled, doesn’t appear to get rattled. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of even-keeled was in 1869

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“Even-keeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even-keeled. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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