level-headed

Example Sentences

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I got to see him in a very stressful time and he was level-headed and quite reasonable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Astronauts are level-headed by temperament and training, so don't expect revelations of any "space come-downs".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"They always asked for a more moderate Bolsonaro, I've always been like this...balanced and level-headed," Flavio said after being tapped to lead his father's powerful conservative base.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“I don’t want to take for granted how strong and resilient and level-headed she is. Because she’s still a person and she still has the right to grieve and go through it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Zeph had been a teacher in Orlando, and was a staunch opponent of Bantu Education, and one of the most level-headed of the PAC’s leaders.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela