Definition of equanimity Equanimity

/iˌkwʌnɪˈmɪti/ - [eekwunimitee] - e•qua•nim•i•ty

We found 6 definitions of equanimity from 6 different sources.

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What does equanimity mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

equanimity - steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
  composure, calm, calmness
  discomposure a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
  temperament, disposition an adjustment of the intervals (as in tuning a keyboard instrument) so that the scale can be used to play in different keys
  aplomb, assuredness, sang-froid, cool, poise great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • equanimity (n.)
    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.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

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

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • equanimity
    ē-kwa-nim′i-ti, n. equality or evenness of mind or temper.—adj. Equan′imous.—adv. Equan′imously. [L. æquanimitasæquus, equal, animus, the mind.]

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