Levelheaded Meaning in English

word

US

ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd

lev-uhl-HED-id

UK

ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd

lev-uhl-HED-id

Definition

Describes someone who stays calm, thinks clearly, and makes good decisions, even in difficult situations.

Usage & Nuances

Used as an adjective, usually to praise someone for staying calm and rational. Common collocations: 'levelheaded leader', 'levelheaded advice'. Often contrasted with 'hotheaded' (easily angered). Slightly formal but used in both professional and personal contexts.

• Spanish: sensato - equilibrado
• Portuguese (BR): sensato - equilibrado
• Portuguese (PT): sensato - equilibrado
• Chinese (Simplified): 冷静的 - 沉着的
• Chinese (Traditional): 冷靜的 - 沉著的
• Hindi: संतुलित सोच वाला - शांतचित्त
• Arabic: رزين - متزن
• Bengali: স্থিরমস্তিষ্ক - শান্ত প্রবৃত্তি
• Russian: уравновешенный - рассудительный
• Japanese: 冷静な - 落ち着いた
• Vietnamese: điềm tĩnh - bình tĩnh
• Korean: 침착한 - 냉정한
• Turkish: soğukkanlı - sağduyulu
• Urdu: متوازن - سنجیدہ
• Indonesian: tenang - berpikiran jernih

Example Sentences

He is always levelheaded during problems.

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A levelheaded person makes good choices.

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The team needs a levelheaded leader.

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You handled the emergency in such a levelheaded way.

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Staying levelheaded helped her avoid a big mistake.

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I admire how levelheaded you stay under pressure.

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