grounded
adjective
ground·ed
ˈgrau̇n-dəd 
: mentally and emotionally stable : admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious
remains grounded despite all the praise and attention
see also ground entry 2
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Leaders who learn to sit with that discomfort ask better questions and come out more grounded, trustworthy and impactful.
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Ashley B. Stewart, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Look to this set for earthy, grounded palettes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Henry Winkler has been in Hollywood for more than five decades, and there’s one thing stardom hasn’t touched — his grounded perspective on life.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The best thing to do now is to be practical, grounded and realistic.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Ashley B. Stewart, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Look to this set for earthy, grounded palettes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Henry Winkler has been in Hollywood for more than five decades, and there’s one thing stardom hasn’t touched — his grounded perspective on life.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The best thing to do now is to be practical, grounded and realistic.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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