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Equanimity

Equanimity Meaning & Definition
Equanimity Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Equanimity?

[n] steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Equanimity: calm | calmness | composure

Related Terms | Find terms related to Equanimity: accordance | aplomb | assurance | ataraxy | balance | calm | calmness | composure | confidence | consistency | consonance | constancy | continuity | coolness | correspondence | detachment | equability | equilibrium | equipoise | evenness | homogeneity | imperturbability | level head | levelheadedness | monolithism | persistence | phlegm | placidity | poise | possession | presence of mind | restraint | sangfroid | self-assurance | self-command | self-confidence | self-control | self-possession | self-restraint | serenity | stability | steadfastness | steadiness | tranquillity | uniformity | unity | unruffledness | well-regulated mind

See Also | aplomb | assuredness | cool | disposition | placidity | poise | quiet | repose | sang-froid | self-possession | serenity | temperament | tranquility | tranquillity

Equanimity In Webster's Dictionary

\E`qua*nim"i*ty\, n. [L. aequanimitas, fr. aequanimus: cf. F. ['e]quanimit['e]. See {Equanimous}.] Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity.

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