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equilibrium

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of equilibrium

1 a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another

  • we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures
Synonyms of equilibrium

balance, counterpoise, equilibration, equipoise, poise, stasis
Words Related to equilibrium

counterbalance, offset

firmness, fixedness, security, stability, steadiness
Near Antonyms of equilibrium

changeability, fluctuation, inconstancy, insecurity, instability, mutability, precariousness, shakiness, unsteadiness, volatility
Antonyms of equilibrium

disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance

2 evenness of emotions or temper

  • that stunning insult left me speechless, and several minutes passed before I recovered my equilibrium
Synonyms of equilibrium

aplomb, calmness, collectedness, composedness, composure, cool, coolness, countenance, equanimity, imperturbability, placidity, repose, sangfroid, self-composedness, self-possession, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness
Words Related to equilibrium

assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust

easygoingness, laid-backness

apathy, detachment, impassivity, indifference, insensibility, numbness, phlegm, unconcern
Near Antonyms of equilibrium

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, disquiet, solicitude, uneasiness, worry

excitability, excitableness, nervousness

disturbance
Antonyms of equilibrium

agitation, discomposure, perturbation

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