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equanimity

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e·qua·nim·i·ty  (kw-nm-t, kw-)
n.
The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.
[Latin aequanimits, from aequanimus, even-tempered, impartial : aequus, even + animus, mind; see an- in Indo-European roots.]
equanimity
Noun
calmness of mind or temper; composure [Latin aequus even + animus mind, spirit]
equanimity
calmness of temperament; even-temperedness. — equanimous, adj.
See also: Attitudes
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.equanimity - steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
calm, calmness, composure
disposition, 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
Translations
equanimity [ɛkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ] n → ecuanimidad f
equanimity [ɛkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ] n → égalité f d'humeur
equanimity [ɛkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ] n → Gleichmut m, Gelassenheit f
equanimity [ɛkwəˈnɪmɪtɪ] n → serenità


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Look now at Stubb; a man who from his humorous, deliberate coolness and equanimity in the direst emergencies, was specially qualified to excel in pitchpoling.
Moby Dick LXVIII-CXXXIV by Melville, Herman View in context
I bore her coarse reproaches with astonishing equanimity, even with cheerfulness; for I was sensible that I had done more good to Nancy Brown than harm to her: and perhaps some other thoughts assisted to keep up my spirits, and impart a relish to the cup of cold, overdrawn tea, and a charm to the otherwise unsightly table; and--I had almost said--to Miss Matilda's unamiable face.
Agnes Grey by Bronte, Anne View in context
He had done the thing before upon more than one occasion, just as in the past he had charged lions himself; but tonight he was far from famished and in the hind quarter he had carried off with him was more raw flesh than he could eat; yet it was with no equanimity that he looked down upon Numa rending the flesh of Tarzan's kill.
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
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