Equanimity is a calm state of mind and attitude to life, so that you never lose your temper or become upset.
[formal]
His sense of humour allowed him to face adversaries with equanimity.
The defeat was taken with equanimity by the leadership.
Synonyms: composure, peace, calm, poise More Synonyms of equanimity
equanimity in British English
(ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ, ˌɛkwə-)
noun
calmness of mind or temper; composure
Derived forms
equanimous (ɪˈkwænɪməs)
adjective
equanimously (eˈquanimously)
adverb
Word origin
C17: from Latin aequanimitās, from aequus even, equal + animus mind, spirit
equanimity in American English
(ˌɛkwəˈnɪməti; ˌ ikwəˈnɪməti)
noun
the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed; evenness of mind or temper; composure
SYNONYMY NOTE: equanimity implies an inherent evenness of temper or disposition that is not easily disturbed;, composure implies the disciplining of one's emotions in a trying situation or habitual self-possessionin the face of excitement; , serenity implies a lofty, clear peace of mind that is not easily clouded by ordinary stressesor excitements; , nonchalance implies a casual indifference to or a cool detachment from situations that mightbe expected to disturb one emotionally; , sang-froid implies great coolness and presence of mind in dangerous or trying circumstances
Word origin
L aequanimitas < aequanimis < aequus, even, plain + animus, the mind: see animal
Examples of 'equanimity' in a sentence
equanimity
And he came out with great equanimity and humour.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
(noun)
Definition
calmness of mind or temper
He faced his defeat with equanimity.
Synonyms
composure
Stopping briefly to regain her composure, she described her ordeal.
peace
People always felt a sense of peace in her company.
calm
the rural calm of Grand Rapids, Michigan
poise
It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise.
serenity
a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity
tranquillity
He has a tranquillity and maturity that I desperately need.
coolness
They praised him for his coolness under pressure.
aplomb
The cast executed the production with professional aplomb.
calmness
She faced her ordeal with admirable calmness.
phlegm
They're taking it with the apathetic calm which many mistake for British phlegm.
steadiness
presence of mind
Someone had the presence of mind to call for an ambulance.
sang-froid
He behaves throughout with a certain sang-froid.
self-possession
She found her customary self-possession had deserted her.
placidity
level-headedness
imperturbability
Additional synonyms
in the sense of aplomb
Definition
calm self-possession
The cast executed the production with professional aplomb.