EQUANIMITY

composure, calm, calmness, equanimity

(noun) steadiness of mind under stress; “he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

equanimity (countable and uncountable, plural equanimities)

The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

Synonyms

• composure

• calmness

• even-mindedness

• See also calm

Source: Wiktionary


E`qua*nim"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. aequanimitas, fr. aequanimus: cf. F. équanimité. See Equanimous.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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