Meaning & use
equanimity
A state of mental calmness and composure, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.
See it in a sentence
She accepted the harsh criticism with remarkable equanimity and kept working.
Years of meditation helped him face the diagnosis with quiet equanimity.
A note on using this word
Equanimity suggests an inner steadiness maintained under pressure, not simply an absence of emotion.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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