Synonyms of centered

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adjective

as in equable

Synonyms & Similar 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
• tranquillized
• tranquilized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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

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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
• united
• integrated
• merged
• combined
• centralized
• unified
• polarized
• compacted
• incorporated
• reduced
• concentered
• coordinated
• orchestrated
• linked
• blended
• coalesced
• fused
• harmonized
• joined
• assembled
• conjoined
• reunited
• collected
• blent
• 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
• focussed
• fastened
• trained
• aimed
• pointed
• directed
• levelled
• leveled
• set
• attended
• nailed
• obsessed (over)
• heeded
• zeroed (in on)
• homed (in on)
• fixated (on)
• minded
• refocused
• honed in (on)

Examples of centered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The heads and shoulders of the adults are sometimes draped in textiles or summarily cut off, or their bodies are partially tucked behind decorative mats that frame the centered child. —Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024

The person in the back seat keeps centered and pedals. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024

Focusing on the next story helps to stay centered on what really matters: the writing itself. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024

Therapy will provide a place to talk out your feelings, make plans and stay centered. —Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024