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Synonyms of even-tempered

37 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for even-tempered is still. Other synonyms of even-tempered are pacific, laid-back, level-headed, cool-headed and quiet. The opposite of even-tempered is hot-tempered.

Synonyms and similar words for even-tempered

adjectiveRemaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated...

  • even-keeledStable, not imbalanced.
  • cool-headedCalm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.
  • unexcitableNot excitable, not easily excited.
  • calm
  • steadyPhlegmatic, calm; not easily upset, excited, or disturbed.
  • collectedCool‐headed, emotionally stable, in focus.
  • composedShowing composure.
  • equable
  • equanimousCalm and composed; of stable disposition.
  • equanimitableSynonym of equanimous.
  • even-mindedHaving equanimity.
  • imperturbableNot capable of being, or not easily, perturbed, excited, or upset; calm and collected, even under pressure.
  • laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
  • level-headedSensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
  • mellowWell-matured from age or experience; not impetuous or impulsive; calm, dignified, gentle.
  • pacificCalm, peaceful.
  • peaceableCharacterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.
  • peacefulMotionless and calm.
  • phlegmaticNot easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
  • placidCalm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil.
  • quiescentInactive, quiet, at rest.
  • quietHaving little motion or activity; calm.
  • relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.
  • rooliePeaceful; still.
  • sedateOf a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected...
  • sereneCalm, peaceful, unruffled.
  • stillNot moving; calm.
  • tranquilFree from emotional or mental disturbance.
  • unexcitedNot feeling excitement or keen interest; placid; bored.
  • unfazed
  • unflappableRemaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
  • unflusteredNot flustered; calm.
  • unperturbableNot perturbable.
  • unruffableImperturbable.
  • unruffledCalm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
  • untumultuousNot tumultuous; calm, placid.
  • pacate obsoletePeaceful, tranquil.

Opposite of even-tempered

adjectiveRemaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated...

Meaning of even-tempered

  1. adjective Remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.

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Questions about synonyms of even-tempered

What is another word for even-tempered?
Even-tempered has 37 synonyms on Word.ws, such as still, pacific, laid-back, level-headed, cool-headed, quiet, even-minded and collected.
What is the opposite of even-tempered?
The opposite of even-tempered is hot-tempered. Other antonyms of even-tempered are short-tempered and quick-tempered.
What does even-tempered mean?
Even-tempered means remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: even-tempered (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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