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Level-headed vs Aloof - What's the difference?

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Level-headed is a related term of aloof.


As adjectives the difference between level-headed and aloof

is that level-headed is (idiomatic) sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment while aloof is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As an adverb aloof is

at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As a preposition aloof is

(obsolete) away from; clear of.

level-headed

English

Alternative forms

* level headed, levelheaded

Adjective

  • (idiomatic) Sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
  • * 1909 , , The Foreigner , ch. 7:
    • I urge you to weigh calmly, deliberately, as cool, level-headed Canadians, the evidence produced by the prosecution.

    Usage notes

    * Often having the connotation of remaining calm, composed, and careful, of not acting out of reflex or excessive emotion.

    Synonyms

    * calm, deliberative, stable

    Antonyms

    * fiery, hotheaded, impetuous, rash

    aloof

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
  • *
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  • Without sympathy; unfavorably.
  • *

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

    • See also

    * See also

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • (obsolete) away from; clear of
  • * Milton
    • Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.
    (Webster 1913)