equanimity — mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti/
Example Sentences
- The CEO faced the company crisis with remarkable equanimity, never raising his voice during the emergency board meeting.
- My grandmother's equanimity is legendary - she once calmly finished her crossword puzzle while the fire alarm was blaring.
- His equanimity was tested when his toddler drew on the wall with permanent markers right before the house inspection.
equanimity
NOUN[/ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti/]
mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation
While the crowded platform bustled around her, she stood quietly with a calm mind, showing remarkable equanimity.
EQUA(even) + ANIM(mind) + ITY(state) — keeping his ANIM(mind) perfectly EQUA(even) during the storm, the captain showed true equanimity.
Despite the terrifying earthquake causing a massive calamity, the guide led the crowd to safety with perfect equanimity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin aequanimitas, meaning 'evenness of mind' or 'mental balance.' The Romans used this word to describe the ideal of maintaining calm composure regardless of circumstances.
Breakdown
aequus (equal/even) + animus (mind/spirit) + -ity (noun suffix meaning 'state of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO faced the company crisis with remarkable equanimity, never raising his voice during the emergency board meeting.”
“My grandmother's equanimity is legendary - she once calmly finished her crossword puzzle while the fire alarm was blaring.”
“His equanimity was tested when his toddler drew on the wall with permanent markers right before the house inspection.”
“The yoga instructor maintained her equanimity even when a student accidentally broke wind during the silent meditation.”
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