level-headed
Cool under pressure
Level-headed describes someone who stays calm and thinks clearly, especially under pressure.
A level-headed person doesn't panic or make rash decisions: We need someone level-headed to handle the crisis.
The image is of keeping one's head balanced rather than tilted by emotion.
Free from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- even-keeledEmotionally balanced, consistent
poised · serene · placid · tranquil · imperturbable · unruffled · steady · cool-headed
Governed by logic
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
- prudentExercising sound judgment
wise · discerning · sound · shrewd · astute · perceptive · thoughtful · circumspect
Purpose or goal
- impartialShowing no preference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- fair-mindedJudging without prejudice
- balancedIn a state of equilibrium
neutral · dispassionate · detached · evenhanded · unprejudiced · open-minded · equitable · just
Based on valid reasoning
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- coherentLogically connected throughout
reasoned · pragmatic · critical · cerebral · reflective · deliberative · problem-solving · strategic
calm
Free from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
even-keeled · poised · serene · placid · tranquil · imperturbable · unruffled · steady · cool-headed · stoic
rational
Governed by logic
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
prudent · wise · discerning · sound · shrewd · astute · perceptive · thoughtful · circumspect · measured
objective
Purpose or goal
- impartialShowing no preference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- fair-mindedJudging without prejudice
balanced · neutral · dispassionate · detached · evenhanded · unprejudiced · open-minded · equitable · just · nonpartisan
logical
Based on valid reasoning
- analyticalExamining parts methodically
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
coherent · reasoned · pragmatic · critical · cerebral · reflective · deliberative · problem-solving · strategic · calculating
- composurecalm, calmness, composure, composed, poise
- relaxedcalm, serene, peaceful, mellow, easygoing
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
- mentally sharpsharp mind, clear head, lucid, focused, alert
- rational thinkinglogic, reason, analytical, deductive, objective
- staying calmcalm, relax, chill, patience, composure
level-headedhotheaded
Easily provoked to anger
hysterical · panicky · excitable · fiery · volatile
level-headedirrational
Lacking sound judgment
unreasonable · unhinged · crazy · insane · deranged