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level-headedness

[/ˈlevəl ˈhedɪdnəs/]
noun
sensatez
1. The quality of being calm, rational, and able to make good decisions even in difficult or stressful situations
Her level-headedness during the crisis helped everyone stay calm.
A sensatez dela durante a crise ajudou todos a manter a calma.
2. Composed and practical thinking without emotional disturbance
The engineer's level-headedness prevented a serious accident.
A sensatez do engenheiro preveniu um acidente grave.
NYC Slang
keeping your head
Synonyms
composureequilibriumimperturbabilityequanimitysang-froidpoisecalmness
Antonyms
panichysteriairrationalityemotional instabilityexcitability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sensatez
most common and widely used term
São Paulo
sensatez
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
sensatez
standard usage
Portugal
serenidade
also used alongside sensatez; emphasizes calm demeanor

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a cool head
stay level-headed
not losing one's mind
keeping one's wits about oneself
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