EQUANIMITY


Meaning of EQUANIMITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē, ˌe-kwə- ]

noun

( plural -ties )

Etymology: Latin aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even mind

Date: circa 1616

1. : evenness of mind especially under stress

nothing could disturb his equanimity

2. : right disposition : balance

physical equanimity

Synonyms:

equanimity , composure , sangfroid mean evenness of mind under stress. equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain

accepted her troubles with equanimity

composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit

maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning

sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain

handled the situation with professional sangfroid

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.