even-keeled
Calm under pressure
Even-keeled describes a steady, balanced temperament—someone who doesn't swing between emotional extremes.
The metaphor comes from sailing: a boat with an even keel sits level in the water, neither listing nor pitching.
An even-keeled person stays calm under pressure: She remained even-keeled throughout the crisis.
The term suggests reliability and composure rather than volatility.
Free from agitation
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- levelheadedCalm and judicious
- composedCalm and self-possessed
coolheaded · imperturbable · equanimous · placid · unruffled · collected · poised · self-possessed
Consistently performing as expected
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- dependableWorthy of trust
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
constant · balanced · predictable · anchored · resilient · solid · secure · equilibrium
calm
Free from agitation
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- levelheadedCalm and judicious
composed · coolheaded · imperturbable · equanimous · placid · unruffled · collected · poised · self-possessed · phlegmatic
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- dependableWorthy of trust
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
unwavering · constant · balanced · predictable · anchored · resilient · solid · secure · equilibrium · firm
hull
Outer covering or frame
waterline · sailing · seaworthy · vessel · ship · boat · buoyant · afloat · starboard · port
even-keeledvolatile
Liable to sudden change
temperamental · mercurial · moody · neurotic · high-strung
even-keeledunpredictable
Cannot be anticipated
erratic · capricious · inconsistent · all over the place · scatterbrained
uneven, evenly, evenness, keel, level-headed, keeling, keelhaul, well-balanced, steady-handed