equanimity

noun

equa·nim·i·ty ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē How to pronounce equanimity (audio)

ˌe-kwə-

plural equanimities

: evenness of mind especially under stress

nothing could disturb his equanimity

: right disposition : balance

physical equanimity

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Keep Things Balanced With the Definition of Equanimity

If you think "equanimity" looks like it has something to do with "equal," you've guessed correctly. Both "equanimity" and "equal" are derived from "aequus," a Latin adjective meaning "level" or "equal." "Equanimity" comes from the combination of "aequus" and "animus" ("soul" or "mind") in the Latin phrase aequo animo, which means "with even mind." English speakers began using "equanimity" early in the 17th century with the now obsolete sense "fairness or justness of judgment," which was in keeping with the meaning of the Latin phrase. Equanimity quickly came to suggest keeping a cool head under any sort of pressure, not merely when presented with a problem, and eventually, it developed an extended sense for general balance and harmony.

Example Sentences

Those who are doomed to become artists are seldom blessed with equanimity. They are tossed to drunken heights, only to be brought down into a sludge of headachy despair; their arrogance gives way to humiliation at the next curve of the switchback.

Patrick White, Flaws in the Glass, (1981) 1983 She's heading straight for us—he thought. … And his uneasiness grew by the recollection of the forty tons of dynamite in the body of the Ferndale; not the sort of cargo one thinks of with equanimity in connexion with a threatened collision.

Joseph Conrad, Chance, (1913) 1924 an Olympic diver who always displays remarkable equanimity on the platform

Recent Examples on the Web Pérez has the ability to maintain a positive outlook through tough times, treating everyone around him with equanimity.

Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022 Tom gracefully stepped aside and granted his brother lead status on both vocals and guitar, settling with considerable equanimity for a secondary role as an exemplary rhythm guitarist in what was now his kid brother’s band.

Elizabeth Nelson, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you.

Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you.

Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you.

Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you.

Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 CISOs can learn from today’s yoga masters, including lessons around flexibility, strength and equanimity.

Yoran Sirkis, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Her equanimity in the face of tragedy was tested in 2019, when doctors discovered a nine-centimeter tumor in her brain.

New York Times, 11 July 2022 See More

equanimity

noun

as in composure

evenness of emotions or temper an Olympic diver who always displays remarkable equanimity on the platform

Synonyms & Similar Words

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composure
calmness
imperturbability
collectedness
serenity
equilibrium
sangfroid
placidity
coolness
tranquility
tranquillity
aplomb
countenance
composedness
tranquilness
self-possession
repose
confidence
assurance
poise
cool
self-composedness
indifference
impassivity
detachment
easygoingness
unconcern
self-assurance
numbness
apathy
self-assuredness
self-confidence
self-trust
insensibility
phlegm
laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

agitation
perturbation
anxiety
apprehension
solicitude
discomposure
concern
care
uneasiness
disquiet
anxiousness
nervousness
alarm
worry
apprehensiveness
excitability
disturbance
alarum
excitableness

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The words composure and sangfroid are common synonyms of equanimity. While all three words mean "evenness of mind under stress," equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain.

accepted her troubles with equanimity

Although the words composure and equanimity have much in common, composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit.

maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning

The words sangfroid and equanimity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain.

handled the situation with professional sangfroid

单词	equanimity
释义	equanimity noun equa·nim·i·ty ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē ˌe-kwə- plural equanimities 1 : evenness of mind especially under stress nothing could disturb his equanimity 2 : right disposition : balance physical equanimity Did you know? Keep Things Balanced With the Definition of Equanimity If you think "equanimity" looks like it has something to do with "equal," you've guessed correctly. Both "equanimity" and "equal" are derived from "aequus," a Latin adjective meaning "level" or "equal." "Equanimity" comes from the combination of "aequus" and "animus" ("soul" or "mind") in the Latin phrase aequo animo, which means "with even mind." English speakers began using "equanimity" early in the 17th century with the now obsolete sense "fairness or justness of judgment," which was in keeping with the meaning of the Latin phrase. Equanimity quickly came to suggest keeping a cool head under any sort of pressure, not merely when presented with a problem, and eventually, it developed an extended sense for general balance and harmony. Synonyms aplomb calmness collectedness composedness composure cool coolness countenance equilibrium imperturbability placidity repose sangfroid self-composedness self-possession serenity tranquillity tranquility tranquilness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Those who are doomed to become artists are seldom blessed with equanimity. They are tossed to drunken heights, only to be brought down into a sludge of headachy despair; their arrogance gives way to humiliation at the next curve of the switchback. Patrick White, Flaws in the Glass, (1981) 1983 She's heading straight for us—he thought. … And his uneasiness grew by the recollection of the forty tons of dynamite in the body of the Ferndale; not the sort of cargo one thinks of with equanimity in connexion with a threatened collision. Joseph Conrad, Chance, (1913) 1924 an Olympic diver who always displays remarkable equanimity on the platform Recent Examples on the Web Pérez has the ability to maintain a positive outlook through tough times, treating everyone around him with equanimity. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2022 Tom gracefully stepped aside and granted his brother lead status on both vocals and guitar, settling with considerable equanimity for a secondary role as an exemplary rhythm guitarist in what was now his kid brother’s band. Elizabeth Nelson, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you. Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2022 Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron describes ways to practice equanimity, outlining a situation analogous to yours – sitting in heavy traffic, while people cut ahead of you. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 CISOs can learn from today’s yoga masters, including lessons around flexibility, strength and equanimity. Yoran Sirkis, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Her equanimity in the face of tragedy was tested in 2019, when doctors discovered a nine-centimeter tumor in her brain. New York Times, 11 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even mind First Known Use circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1 equanimity noun as in composure evenness of emotions or temper an Olympic diver who always displays remarkable equanimity on the platform Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance composure calmness imperturbability collectedness serenity equilibrium sangfroid placidity coolness tranquility tranquillity aplomb countenance composedness tranquilness self-possession repose confidence assurance poise cool self-composedness indifference impassivity detachment easygoingness unconcern self-assurance numbness apathy self-assuredness self-confidence self-trust insensibility phlegm laid-backness Antonyms & Near Antonyms agitation perturbation anxiety apprehension solicitude discomposure concern care uneasiness disquiet anxiousness nervousness alarm worry apprehensiveness excitability disturbance alarum excitableness See More Synonym Chooser The words composure and sangfroid are common synonyms of equanimity. While all three words mean "evenness of mind under stress," equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain. accepted her troubles with equanimity Although the words composure and equanimity have much in common, composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit. maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning The words sangfroid and equanimity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain. handled the situation with professional sangfroid
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equanimity

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