balanced

Not tipping over

Balanced describes something in equilibrium—neither tilting nor favoring one side over another.

A balanced diet includes appropriate proportions of nutrients.

A balanced account has debits equaling credits.

Balanced reporting presents multiple perspectives fairly.

A balanced person maintains emotional stability: She stayed balanced despite the chaos.

The word implies moderation and proportion rather than excess.

physical

poised

Calm and controlled

stable · level · aligned · symmetrical · weighted · grounded · planted · anchored · secure · tightrope

moderation

temperate

Mild, avoiding extremes

levelheaded · even-tempered · sober · prudent · steady · composed · measured · rational · controlled · disciplined

fairness

impartial

Showing no preference

just · objective · neutral · fair-minded · nonpartisan · even-handed · disinterested · unprejudiced · nondiscriminatory · egalitarian

equilibrium

steady-state

Condition of constant balance

stability · stabilization · regulation · calibration · compensation · adjustment · centering · leveling · recalibration · offset

harmony

well-rounded

Developed in many areas

unified · coherent · blended · synchronized · attuned · complementary · proportioned · congruent · whole · complete

financial

budget

Plan for spending

books · checkbook · spreadsheet · debits · credits · reconciled · settled · audited · fiscal · diversified

nutrition

diet

Customary food consumption

  • mealOccasion for nourishment
  • macrosAutomated command sequences
  • proteinFolded amino chain

carbs · nutrients · wholesome · healthful · well-proportioned · portioned · varied · complete · nutritious · dietary

Categories
Opposites
physical equilibrium

balancedunbalanced

Lacking equilibrium or stability

off-balance · unstable · lopsided · teetering · tilted

mental/emotional stability

balancedunbalanced

Lacking equilibrium or stability

unstable · unhinged · deranged · neurotic · insane

fairness/objectivity

balancedbiased

Unfairly favoring one side

one-sided · partial · prejudiced · slanted · unfair

Phrases
Family

balance, unbalanced, imbalance, balancing, balances, balancer, balancers, balanced budget, balanced diet

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G