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levelheaded

lev·el·head·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lev-uh l-hed-id]
    • /ˈlɛv əlˈhɛd ɪd/
    • /lɪˈvɪlhedɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lev-uh l-hed-id]
    • /ˈlɛv əlˈhɛd ɪd/

Definitions of levelheaded word

  • adjective levelheaded having common sense and sound judgment; sensible. 1
  • noun levelheaded Calm and sensible. 1
  • adjective levelheaded having or showing an even temper and sound judgment; sensible 0
  • adjective levelheaded Alternative spelling of level-headed. 0

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Origin of levelheaded

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; level + head + -ed3

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Parts of speech for Levelheaded

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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levelheaded popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

levelheaded usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for levelheaded

adj levelheaded

  • sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
  • unflappable — not easily upset or confused, especially in a crisis; imperturbable.
  • wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
  • balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
  • discreet — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.

adjective levelheaded

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm

Antonyms for levelheaded

adj levelheaded

  • indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
  • senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
  • unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
  • unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.

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