WELL-BALANCED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

well-balanced

adjective

as in calm

able to deal with one's own life and with other people in a normal or healthy way She has many close friends and is remarkably well-balanced for someone who has dealt with her fair share of family problems.

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Recent Examples of well-balanced However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups. —

Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026 Springsteen pays tribute to 'maestro' Prince But the weighty undertones of the show were well-balanced with comparatively lighthearted selections that provided an escape from the intensity. —

Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 This sturdy and well-balanced foldable bookshelf can hold heavy items while still being light enough to move around easily. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Dependable and well-balanced, the Cuisinart is a solid mid-tier performer. —

Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The Americans have star power and depth at every position and are well-balanced on offense and defense. —

Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Depending on your skin’s needs, Cica can help refine texture, diminish blemishes, calm redness, and keep the skin supple and well-balanced. —

Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 The seasoning was well-balanced and the still-ever-so-crisp texture of the beans was a welcome surprise. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 The data is really clear that restrictive diets don’t work because many of them are not well-balanced and people have a hard time being on them for a long time. —

Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 16 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-balanced

Adjective

Late contributions from Diggins and Elizabeth Williams provided a calm closing act, with the Sky outscoring the hosts 30-16 in the fourth quarter.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
The moment of calm belies what is turning out to be an unstoppable year for the Colombian, who FIFA announced on Friday as one of the stars headlining the World Cup’s opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.

— CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 May 2026