'Equanimity' definitions:
Definition of 'equanimity'
(from WordNet)
noun
Steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" [syn: composure, calm, calmness, equanimity] [ant: discomposure]
Definition of 'Equanimity'
From: GCIDE
- Equanimity \E`qua*nim"i*ty\, n. [L. aequanimitas, fr. aequanimus: cf. F. ['e]quanimit['e]. See Equanimous.] 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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'equanimity'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- accordance,
- aplomb,
- assurance,
- ataraxy,
- balance,
- calm,
- calmness,
- composure,
- confidence,
- consistency,
- consonance,
- constancy,
- continuity,
- coolness,
- correspondence,
- detachment,
- equability,
- equilibrium,
- equipoise,
- evenness,
- homogeneity,
- imperturbability,
- level head,
- levelheadedness,
- monolithism,
- persistence,
- phlegm,
- placidity,
- poise,
- possession,
- presence of mind,
- restraint,
- sangfroid,
- self-assurance,
- self-command,
- self-confidence,
- self-control,
- self-possession,
- self-restraint,
- serenity,
- stability,
- steadfastness,
- steadiness,
- tranquillity,
- uniformity,
- unity,
- unruffledness,
- well-regulated mind