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

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Level-headed is a related term of detached.


As adjectives the difference between level-headed and detached

is that level-headed is (idiomatic) sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment while detached is of a house: not joined to another house on either side.

As a verb detached is

(detach).

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

    detached

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of a house: not joined to another house on either side.
  • Having little or no emotions or interest towards someone else.
  • Not influenced by anyone else; characterized by an impersonal objectivity; impartial.

    • Derived terms

    * semi-detached

    Verb

    (head)
  • (detach)