Used in a Sentence

even-keeled

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for even-keeled.

Editorial note

Preferably someone very even-keeled; it does no good if you talk to someone and they just freak out.

Examples14
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Stable, not imbalanced.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of even-keeled gathered in one view.

adjective

Stable, not imbalanced.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for even-keeled.

adjective

Stable, not imbalanced.

Example sentences

1

Preferably someone very even-keeled; it does no good if you talk to someone and they just freak out.

2

(Don't be fooled by the title - the content of the article is very even-keeled).

3

Don't be an evangelist, and be even-keeled about how you talk about your projects.

4

It's incongruent with the tone if the original post, which feels objective and even-keeled.

5

They are extremely militarized, very technologically advanced, but not always fair and even-keeled.

6

If we could all be as gracious and even-keeled and creative as Woz the world would be a better place.

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I really appreciate how even-keeled he is despite being utterly frustrated with the experience.

8

That said, pcwalton has seemed even-keeled every time that I've seen him comment.

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Thanks for your even-keeled comments here; helpful and refreshing.

10

> It is unclear whether the spread-sheeting-loving, consensus-oriented, even-keeled Cook can successfully reshape the cult-like culture that Jobs built.

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The paper always struck me as trustworthy and even-keeled.

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It's also worth noting that I believe PG's reputation is mostly even-keeled.

Quote examples

1

Wow, now that's something you rarely see in legal correspondence: respectful, even-keeled explanation over "I'm going to hit you with this tersely-worded hammer if you don't comply" legalese.

2

Conversely, I think a lot of men are looking for the same thing too, we all know that not every day is "butterflies and rainbows," so its nice to have that person who is even-keeled in spite of the pressures of work, the screaming babies, etc.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use even-keeled in a sentence?

Preferably someone very even-keeled; it does no good if you talk to someone and they just freak out.

What does even-keeled mean?

Stable, not imbalanced.

What part of speech is even-keeled?

even-keeled is commonly used as adjective.