Search "equanimity" in:
Browse words next to:
equanimityOne entry found. Main Entry: equa·nim·i·ty Pronunciation: \ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē, ˌe-kwə-\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural equa·nim·i·ties Etymology: Latin aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even mind Date: circa 1616 1 : evenness of mind especially under stress <nothing could disturb his equanimity> synonyms equanimity, composure, sangfroid 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>. 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>. sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain <handled the situation with professional sangfroid>.
Learn more about
"equanimity" and related topics at
Britannica.com
|
|