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
  • What Are The Candidates Missing? Healthcare spending has ballooned to levels that defy fiscal prudence, but healthcare dollars aren’t going to the people who provide it.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • Entrepreneurship is the very definition of defied wisdom.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Selena Gomez is sharing some special words of wisdom she’s received from her peers.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • Instead, in this example, refinancing down to a 20-year loan could make more sense.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Stretching out your arms to a bigger audience pool makes a lot of sense.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sense
Noun
  • With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Even when her efforts didn’t pay off, the sharpness of her wit and her talent for character building were still rewarding to watch.
    Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of wit
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