equanimity

e·qua·nim·i·ty

E0187900 (ē′kwə-nĭm′ĭ-tē, ĕk′wə-)n. The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.

[Latin aequanimitās, from aequanimus, even-tempered, impartial : aequus, even + animus, mind; see anə- in Indo-European roots.]

equanimity

(ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ; ˌɛkwə-) ncalmness of mind or temper; composure[C17: from Latin aequanimitās, from aequus even, equal + animus mind, spirit] equanimous adj eˈquanimously adv

e•qua•nim•i•ty

(ˌi kwəˈnɪm ɪ ti, ˌɛk wə-)

n. composure, esp. under tension or strain; evenness of temper. [1600–10; < Latin aequanimitās=aequ(us) (see equal) + anim(us) mind, spirit, feelings + -itās -ity]

equanimity

calmness of temperament; even-temperedness. — equanimous, adj.See also: Attitudes

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equanimity - steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"calm, calmness, composuredisposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"aplomb, assuredness, sang-froid, cool, poise - great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"serenity, tranquility, placidity, tranquillity, repose, quiet - a disposition free from stress or emotion

equanimity

noun composure, peace, calm, poise, serenity, tranquillity, coolness, aplomb, calmness, phlegm, steadiness, presence of mind, sang-froid, self-possession, placidity, level-headedness, imperturbability He faced his defeat with equanimity.

equanimity

nounA stable, calm state of the emotions:aplomb, balance, collectedness, composure, coolness, imperturbability, imperturbableness, nonchalance, poise, sang-froid, self-possession, unflappability.Slang: cool.

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noun composure

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noun a stable, calm state of the emotions

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noun steadiness of mind under stress

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