EVEN-KEELED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

even-keeled

adjective

Definition of even-keeled

as in well-balanced

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Recent Examples of even-keeled Fraser plays the legendary general (and future president) as a tempestuous mountain of a man, a far cry from the modest and even-keeled Eisenhower of record. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026 Temperament — particularly the ability to remain fair and even-keeled — is a key consideration, Parrish said. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 May 2026 Wood is known to be even-keeled, even after a good game, but Butera still wanted to check in with the 23-year-old. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2026 Its two executives are even-keeled to the extreme. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for even-keeled

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Adjective

The 2026 Healthy Aging Survey highlighted consistent physical activity and exercise, a nutrient-dense and well-balanced diet, and restorative, high quality sleep as the top three most effective habits.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Although both Into Mischief and Gun Runner often produce athletic and well-balanced horses, the first notable trait most people in racing almost always mention isn’t physical but mental.

— Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of well-balanced

Adjective

The arc of the descent is so perfect, his reappearance so unruffled, that at first the plunge appears to be a Buster Keaton-esque pratfall.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Definition of unruffled

Adjective

Expect to see a calm and composed figure in the heart of defence alongside Virgil van Dijk this season; and if Liverpool begin motoring towards the top positions, Jacquet will surely be a big part of it.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Last week, 200 officers from the National Crime Agency and other forces were drafted in to calm tensions.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

Casting Pattinson in the role leaves little to the imagination, as the IRL Hansen’s more equanimous, jovially unflappable, everyday demeanor is replaced here by someone who’s visibly diseased in the head from the very top.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Smart, funny, incisive, generous and, perhaps above all, unflappable.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unflappable

Adjective

Tuesday's data also showed that 92% of Americans had health insurance for some or all of the year, a near-historic high that has held fairly steady for the past decade.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Historically, these institutions have better withstood economic downturns, helping ensure a steady influx of new tenants and a stable employment base.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

Each component is prepared separately, allowing the individual flavors and textures to shine before coming together in a balanced, composed bowl.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Wrexham’s more direct approach, particularly when defenders Cleworth and Callum Doyle were picking out wing-backs Danny Imray and Ryan Longman with raking 50-yard deliveries, would have paid dividends with more composed finishing.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

Residents and leaders got the message that the realities of global warming have now squarely arrived on a continent that so far viewed itself either as having a moderate climate or being well-adjusted to summer heat.

— Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Maybe that’s why Michaels doesn’t talk a lot about his family (though several of the doc’s talking heads remark on how incredibly well-adjusted his kids are).

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of well-adjusted

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