levelheadedness

NOUN

common-sense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acumen good sense insight intelligence judgment logic practicality prudence rationality sense sound judgment wisdom wit

WEAK

cool experience good reasoning gumption horse sense mother wit reason reasonableness sensibleness sound sense soundness sweet reason wits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance ineptness irrationality stupidity

WEAK

foolishness impracticality insanity unreasonableness unsoundness

NOUN

composure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aplomb dignity equanimity equilibrium fortitude poise self-assurance self-control serenity sobriety

STRONG

accord assurance balance calm contentment control cool coolness dispassion ease evenness harmony imperturbability moderation nonchalance placidity polish quiet quietude repose sang-froid sedateness self-possession stability tranquility

WEAK

cool head coolheadedness even temper inexcitability peace of mind presence of mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitation

STRONG

disagreement disproportion disturbance imbalance instability loudness noise turbulence violence wildness

WEAK

arousal discomposure excitement perturbedness upset

NOUN

horse sense

Synonyms

WEAK

good sense gumption plain sense savvy understanding

NOUN

lucidness

Synonyms

STRONG

acumen balance comprehension intelligence judiciousness lucidity marbles mind normality prudence rationality reason reasonableness sagacity saneness sense soundness stability understanding wit

WEAK

clear mind common-sense good judgment healthy mind right mind sound mind

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelief ignorance inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding

NOUN

presence

Synonyms

STRONG

acumen alertness aplomb calmness cool coolness imperturbability quickness self-assurance self-command self-possession sensibility sobriety watchfulness wits

WEAK

sangfroid self-composure

Antonyms

WEAK

absence agitation confusion distance distress reality upset

NOUN

responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability capacity efficiency honesty loyalty stability

STRONG

capableness competency conscientiousness dependability dependableness faithfulness firmness rationality reliability sensibleness soberness steadfastness trustiness uprightness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence inability incompetence weakness

WEAK

distrust exemption freedom immaturity immunity irresponsibility

NOUN

sagacity

Synonyms

STRONG

acumen astuteness brains comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment experience foresight insight intelligence judgment knowledge perceptiveness perspicacity practicality prudence sapience sense shrewdness understanding

WEAK

clear thinking common-sense good judgment sageness

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance inability ineptness misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity

NOUN

saneness

Synonyms

STRONG

acumen balance comprehension intelligence judiciousness lucidity lucidness marbles mind normality prudence rationality reason reasonableness sagacity sense soundness stability understanding wit

WEAK

clear mind common-sense good judgment healthy mind right mind sound mind

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelief ignorance inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding

NOUN

sanity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

common-sense normality prudence rationality soundness stability wit

STRONG

acumen balance comprehension intelligence judiciousness lucidity lucidness marbles reason reasonableness sagacity saneness sense understanding

WEAK

clear mind good judgment healthy mind right mind sound mind

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance inability ineptness misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding

WEAK

craziness insanity instability madness unsoundness

NOUN

soundness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

correctness durability integrity solidity solvency

STRONG

heartiness integrality solidarity stability strength truth weight wit

WEAK

horse sense

Antonyms

WEAK

unhealthiness unsoundness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In that scenario, you need an agency led by people who respond to crises with reason and levelheadedness in order to mitigate conspiratorial thinking.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2025

A lot of it, though, has to do with Hemby’s levelheadedness.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2022

Some Ukrainians appreciated Mr. Zelensky’s levelheadedness but were hoping to see their president make more concrete plans.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2022

What is the secret behind this grizzled levelheadedness?

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2021

After all, she'd always prided herself on her levelheadedness!

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

levelheadedness

Example Sentences

Related Words