well-balanced
well-balanced — adjective
1. A well‑balanced group or collection contains many different parts — such as idea
A well‑balanced group or collection contains many different parts — such as ideas, people, or types — and gives roughly equal attention or importance to each one.
The school's reading list offers a well‑balanced mix of classic and modern authors.
common collocation: well‑balanced mix
Ilan thinks a well‑balanced team needs both experienced staff and fresh ideas.
The committee worked to create a well‑balanced programme that represents every department.
The panel discussion featured a well-balanced set of speakers from different academic fields.
- one-sided
suggests only one viewpoint or type is represented
- unbalanced
direct opposite; lacking the right proportion of elements
文法句型
well-balanced + noun (attributive)
seems / appears / is well-balanced (predicative)
用法筆記
This sense is most often used attributively (before a noun such as mix, team, or programme). When used predicatively, the subject is typically abstract (the selection, the timetable, the panel).
常見錯誤
2. A well‑balanced set of foods supplies your body with the right amounts of the di
A well‑balanced set of foods supplies your body with the right amounts of the different nutrients — such as vitamins, protein, and fibre — that keep your body in good condition.
A well‑balanced meal should include vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
common collocation: well‑balanced meal
The nutritionist helped Zuri plan a well‑balanced diet for her children.
Putri tries to eat a well‑balanced breakfast with fruit and eggs every morning.
The chef designed a well-balanced children's menu with fruit, vegetables, and lean meat.
- nutritious
focuses on the presence of useful nutrients, not necessarily on variety
- healthy
a broader term that can include exercise and lifestyle, not only food
- wholesome
suggests natural, unprocessed food that is good for you
文法句型
well‑balanced + food noun (diet / meal / breakfast)
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used attributively (before a noun like diet, meal, breakfast, or lunch). It is the most frequent sense of well‑balanced in everyday language.
常見錯誤
3. Someone who is well‑balanced remains calm, thinks clearly, and avoids letting st
Someone who is well‑balanced remains calm, thinks clearly, and avoids letting strong emotions or sudden events control their decisions or actions.
Despite the crisis, Beatrix remained a well‑balanced leader who listened to everyone.
predicative use after remain
Parents help raise well‑balanced children by teaching them to handle disappointment calmly.
The counsellor described Imran as a well‑balanced person who handles stress calmly.
Even after losing the match, Gabriela stayed well-balanced and congratulated the winner.
- stable
shorter, more general; can apply to emotions or mental health
- level-headed
focuses on remaining calm and sensible in difficult situations
- grounded
informal; suggests a person stays realistic and connected to what matters
文法句型
a well‑balanced person / child / individual (attributive)
be / remain / stay well‑balanced (predicative)
用法筆記
This sense works both attributively (a well‑balanced child) and predicatively (she seems well‑balanced). It overlaps with level‑headed but emphasises emotional steadiness more than practical judgment.