counterpoised

Examples

• All

• The sculpture was carefully counterpoised on a narrow pedestal, so it appeared almost to float.

• Political power in the country was counterpoised by the influence of the judiciary.

• The team’s strengths were counterpoised by a few notable weaknesses.

• The artist's work is counterpoised with vibrant colors.

• The two sides of the scale were counterpoised perfectly, ensuring an even balance.

• The weights were counterpoised to maintain stability in the structure.

• Her calm demeanor was counterpoised by his nervous energy during the presentation.

Synonyms

B

balanced

vscounterpoised

101 1.0

Having different parts in the right amounts so the whole is fair and steady

is balance produced specifically by an opposing weight or force

C

countervailing

vscounterpoised

• Formal

1 7.0

Acting with equal force to balance another effect

is the resulting equilibrium state rather than the active opposing action

C

counterbalanced

vscounterpoised

5.6

An equal weight or push the other way keeps it steady

is the state caused by an opposing weight or force

Antonyms

U

unbalanced

14 3.8

Not steady in position, health, or feeling

How Balanced

stable

473 2.3

balanced

101 1.0

counterpoised

7.9

uneven

42 2.3

unbalanced

14 3.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology