levelheaded
adjective
lev·el·head·ed
ˌle-vəl-ˈhe-dəd 
: having or showing sound judgment : sensible
levelheadedness
noun
Examples of levelheaded in a Sentence
She is levelheaded about her chances for success as an actress.
a levelheaded assessment of the problem
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
So far, his balancing act is keeping him levelheaded and determined.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Stack tries to stay levelheaded during moments like that.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The two men—the most levelheaded among the chaperons—soon returned and confirmed that the path was safe.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Levelheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/levelheaded. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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levelheaded
adjective
lev·el·head·ed
ˌlev-əl-ˈhed-əd
: having or showing good judgment : sensible
levelheadedness
noun
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