equanimity
noun/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/
Etymology
From French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitās (“calmness, equanimity”), from aequus (“even; calm; fair”) + animus (“mind, soul”) + -itās. By surface analysis, equ- + anim(us) + -ity.
- derived from équanimité
Definitions
The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
- In the very heart of the herd the din was terrific. It was almost dizzying in its effect. I paused and smiled reassuringly at Maud, for I had recovered my equanimity sooner than she.
- Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment.
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