even-keel
Calm, stable state
Even-keel describes a state of stability and balance, free from extreme ups and downs.
The image comes from sailing—a boat on an even keel sits level in the water rather than listing to one side.
Someone who stays on an even keel remains calm and steady: She keeps things on an even keel even when the office is chaotic.
To get back on an even keel is to restore equilibrium after disruption.
Habitual moderation in behavior
- restraintControl over impulses
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- middle-groundIntermediate position between extremes
equanimity · measured · levelness · sobriety · prudence · reasonableness · self-regulation · discipline
Peaceful mental state
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- unflappabilityCalm despite turmoil
- imperturbabilityState of being unflappable
coolheadedness · poise · tranquility · sangfroid · stoicism · self-possession · aplomb · level-headedness
State of being constant
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
equilibrium · regularity · uniformity · dependability · predictability · resilience · durability · firmness
temperance
Habitual moderation in behavior
- restraintControl over impulses
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- proportionComparative relation of parts
middle-ground · equanimity · measured · levelness · sobriety · prudence · reasonableness · self-regulation · discipline · steadiness
calmness
Peaceful mental state
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- unflappabilityCalm despite turmoil
imperturbability · coolheadedness · poise · tranquility · sangfroid · stoicism · self-possession · aplomb · level-headedness · steadiness
steadiness
State of being constant
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
balance · equilibrium · regularity · uniformity · dependability · predictability · resilience · durability · firmness · anchorage
even-keelvolatile
Liable to sudden change
unstable · erratic · temperamental · mercurial · moody
even-keelerratic
Lacking regularity or consistency
unpredictable · inconsistent · all over the place · capricious · chaotic
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