levelheadedness

noun

Definition of levelheadednessnext
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters the judge had developed a reputation for no-nonsense levelheadedness in deciding cases

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  1. prudence
  2. wisdom
  3. sense
  4. wit
Noun
  • But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • The internal wisdom that makes accurate decisions in small amounts of time comes from pattern recognition based on business experience.
    Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • So much to be thankful for in our lives: our health, our wisdom, our family.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • The five human senses include sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of wit
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