Synonyms of centered

centered 1 of 2

adjective

as in equable

Related Words

• equable
• composed
• unshakable
• disciplined
• unflappable
• imperturbable
• well-balanced
• self-contained
• easygoing
• collected
• self-controlled
• possessed
• undisturbed
• steady
• affable
• unperturbed
• calm
• mellow
• together
• laid-back
• nerveless
• unconcerned
• carefree
• breezy
• unruffled
• equal
• tranquil
• unshaken
• level
• serene
• loosey-goosey
• confident
• smooth
• even-keeled
• nonchalant
• recollected
• sedate
• even
• untroubled
• well-adjusted
• detached
• happy-go-lucky
• peaceful
• placid
• unworried
• aloof
• limpid
• dispassionate
• assured
• indifferent
• self-possessed
• self-composed
• devil-may-care
• relaxed
• cool
• self-assured
• coolheaded
• relieved
• stolid
• impassive
• bovine
• phlegmatic
• sober
• tranquilized

Dissimilar Words

• disturbed
• perturbed
• upset
• agitated
• anxious
• bothered
• unsettled
• distressed
• worried
• unstrung
• uneasy
• restless
• nervous
• unglued
• unhinged
• unquiet
• tense
• flustered
• discomposed
• unstable
• jumpy
• jittery
• uptight
• skittish
• high-strung

centered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of center

1

as in consolidated

to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control

centered administrative duties under the command of a single person

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consolidated
• concentrated
• integrated
• united
• merged
• combined
• centralized
• unified
• compacted
• reduced
• concentered
• incorporated
• coordinated
• orchestrated
• linked
• blended
• coalesced
• fused
• harmonized
• joined
• assembled
• conjoined
• reunited
• collected
• gathered
• reunified
• colligated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spread (out)
• decentralized
• separated
• deconcentrated
• segregated

2

as in focused

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective

the students centered their attention on final exams

Synonyms & Similar Words

• focused
• concentrated
• riveted
• fastened
• trained
• aimed
• pointed
• directed
• leveled
• set
• attended
• nailed
• obsessed (over)
• heeded
• zeroed (in on)
• homed (in on)
• minded
• refocused
• honed in (on)
• fixated (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of centered

Adjective

Pearl loves pairing a round table with a single, centered fixture, while a rectangular table lends itself to different shapes and sculptural fixtures. — Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026

Bring an open-minded, industrious approach to caring for your emotions and nurturing your sense of security to ultimately feel more centered and peaceful. — Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

Verb

The beverage that fueled conversations that inspired America's fight for independence — centered on the ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — depended on enslavement. — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026

The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). — Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 24 June 2026