Meaning & use
levelheaded
Calm, sensible, and able to make good decisions even in a difficult or stressful situation.
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The levelheaded pilot calmly guided the plane through the storm without alarming the passengers.
You need a levelheaded manager who won't panic when a project falls behind schedule.
A note on using this word
Levelheaded is often written as one word, though 'level-headed' with a hyphen is also accepted in both American and British usage.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
panickyimpulsive
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