Synonyms for equanimity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ee-kwuh-nim-i-tee, ek-wuh-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌi kwəˈnɪm ɪ ti, ˌɛk wə-

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Définition of equanimity

Origin : c.1600, "fairness, impartiality," from French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitatem (nominative aequanimitas) "evenness of mind, calmness," from aequus "even, level" (see equal (adj.)) + animus "mind, spirit" (see animus). Meaning "evenness of temper" in English is from 1610s.

noun levelheadedness

Example sentences :

His equanimity was almost winsome, and I saw that friendliness was going to be his tactics.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

I tried to contemplate the death-struggle with equanimity, but could not.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

And many who have lived thus have attained to a lower kind of happiness or equanimity.
Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato

But by evening the Admiral's equanimity was not quite so perfect.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

He was in spirits indeed, for he had borne even this encounter with equanimity.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

But his iron will prevented that suffering from disturbing the equanimity of his mind.
Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

Like a good pose in the saddle, nothing could ever unseat the equanimity of Elizabeth.
Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

His equanimity restored he went to the Pullman conductor and applied for a berth.
Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton

"Tell me, then," Anders said, marveling a little at his equanimity.
Extract from : « Warm » by Robert Sheckley

She can indeed bear all things with equanimity—as she does her present position.
Extract from : « Kept in the Dark » by Anthony Trollope

Antonyms for equanimity

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