even-minded
Definition
Adjective
- Calm and composed: Having a balanced, unruffled temperament; not easily agitated or disturbed by circumstances.
- Even-minded describes a person who remains steady and tranquil in both favorable and adverse situations.
Usage Examples
- (She stayed calm and composed despite the emergency.)
- (A leader who is balanced and unflappable is needed.)
- (His reaction was measured and not emotional.)
Advanced Usage
- "to keep an even mind": To maintain a state of calm and impartiality.
- The mediator kept an even mind throughout the heated debate. (The mediator stayed neutral and unflustered.)
- "even-mindedness" (noun): The quality of being calm and balanced.
- Her even-mindedness in the face of loss was admirable. (Her composure and emotional stability were praiseworthy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Even-tempered (adj): Having a calm, steady temperament; not easily angered.
- He is an even-tempered person who rarely gets upset. (He has a placid disposition.)
- Level-headed (adj): Practical and calm, especially in difficult situations.
- A level-headed pilot can handle emergencies well. (A sensible and composed pilot.)
- Imperturbable (adj): Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
- The imperturbable monk meditated for hours. (The monk was unshakeably serene.)
Synonyms
- Composed: Having one's feelings and expressions under control.
- Placid: Not easily upset or excited; serene.
- Unflappable: Remaining calm in difficult situations; not easily agitated.
Related Idioms
- Keep one's head: To remain calm and rational under pressure.
- Even in chaos, she kept her head and made wise decisions. (She stayed composed.)
- Take something in stride: To handle something difficult without becoming upset.
- He took the criticism in stride, showing an even-minded attitude. (He accepted it calmly.)