Thursday, 12 November 2015

single word requests - Adjective to describe someone who is knowledgeable, resolute, and calm

Particularly consider level-headed, which was briefly mentioned in two other answers:




(idiomatic) Sensible; rational; possessing sound judgment.
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




Several phrases or hyphenated compounds starting with even may apply:
on an even keel (or, even-keeled), “(idiomatic, of emotions, etc.) The state or characteristic of being under control and balanced.” and “(idiomatic, of a business or other activity) The state or characteristic of being well controlled and running smoothly.”
even-tempered, “Remaining calm even in situations that would cause many others to become angry, frustrated, panicky, etc.”
even-minded, “Having equanimity” [which is, “the state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress”]
even-handed, “Treating fairly.”



Here are a few more words to consider as well, of varying relevance depending on the circumstances you want to describe. (Some may go a bit far afield.)



sedulous, “Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous.”
assiduous, “Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.”
perseverant, “Enduring; persistent.” (Someone who keeps on trucking, come what may, is perseverant.)
determined, “Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.”
resolute, “Firm, unyielding, determined.”
intrepid, “Fearless; bold; brave.”
tenacious, with the sense “unwilling to yield or give up; dogged” perhaps being most well-known, but the sense “holding together; cohesive” may be more relevant in the context of the question.
fortitudinous, “Having fortitude; courageous”
impartial, “Treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased; fair.”
stoical, “Enduring pain and hardship without showing feeling or complaint.”
valiant, “Showing courage or determination; heroic.”
stalwart, “Firmly built” or “Courageous”.
Synonyms of of stalwart under the two senses include, for the firmly built sense, firm, resilient, stout, strong, robust; and for the courageous sense, brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant.

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