well-balanced
Americanadjective
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rightly balanced, adjusted, or regulated.
a well-balanced diet.
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sensible; sane.
a well-balanced mind.
adjective
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having good balance or proportions
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of balanced mind; sane or sensible
Etymology
Origin of well-balanced
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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I have picked this XI as I think it is the most well-balanced team to set the tournament up.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
History curriculum, which more than half a million students took last year, and that most historians and educators consider to be ideologically well-balanced.
From Salon ● May 14, 2026
"Kone's presence in Asia is complemented by TKE's footprint in the Americas and TKE opens new geographies for Kone, resulting in a well-balanced global presence."
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
“The executive board currently assesses that the current level of the policy rate and an unchanged forecast compared with December is a well-balanced monetary policy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
His predecessor, being a less well-balanced man, came to an evil end as shall be reported, but Alfred has triumphed over his environment and has brought his environment up with him.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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