🧘equanimity

noun
/ˌekwəˈnɪmɪti/

Meaning

Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations.

Example Sentences

He faced the criticism with equanimity.

She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.

She handled the crisis with great equanimity.

Synonyms

composure, serenity, calmness, tranquility, balance
Entry 1
composure, serenity, calmness, tranquility, balance
Entry 2
calmness, composure
Entry 3
calmness, composure, serenity

Antonyms

anxiety, agitation, nervousness, panic
Entry 1
anxiety, agitation, nervousness
Entry 2
agitation, anxiety
Entry 3
agitation, anxiety, panic

Collocations

maintain equanimity, display equanimity, equanimity under pressure

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