grounded

down-to-earth

Practical and without pretension

• pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
• sensibleShowing good judgment
• realisticTrue to life

no-nonsense · commonsensical · level-headed · reasonable · rational · hands-on · workable · feasible · logical · utilitarian

balanced

In a state of equilibrium

• stableSecure and unchanging
• calmFree from agitation
• composedCalm and self-possessed

serene · rooted · mindful · present · centered · secure · settled · steady · anchored · level-headed

anchored

Fixed securely in position

• plantedPut into ground
• fixedRestored or immovable
• establishedFormally set up

embedded · steadfast · deep-rooted · firm · solid · secure · immovable · foundational · bedrock · entrenched

confined

Kept within bounds

• restrictedLimited in scope
• disciplinedHaving strict self-control
• punishedPenalized for misbehavior

homebound · curfew · consequence · time-out · detention · privileges · teenager · parental · reprimand · sanction

earthed

Connected to soil electrically

• wiredElectrically connected or jittery
• connectedJoined to another
• dischargedOfficially let go

shielded · bonded · neutral · circuited · insulated · outlet · safety · static · lightning · electrode

stranded

Left without means to leave

• delayedMade to wait longer
• cancelledOfficially called off
• flightlessIncapable of aerial travel

marooned · stuck · stationary · earthbound · immobilized · docked · parked · benched · sidelined · weathered

• disciplinemisconduct, violation, time-out, timeout, violations
• flight statusbooked, canceled, delayed, boarding, cancelled
• travel idiomshit the road, in the same boat, miss the boat, end of the road, crossroads
• punishmentsjail, prison, timeout, fine, suspension
• travel termsnonstop, direct, airline, one-way, round-trip
• adolescencepuberty, teenager, coming-of-age, growing up, teen