equanimity

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

calmness composure calm shiloh serenity content balance equilibrium cool confidence ease tolerance comfort neutrality temper
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Antonyms

gore echo fury rumble malarkey pain
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Hypernyms

temperament disposition

Hyponyms

serenity cool quiet poise repose tranquillity

Related terms

equanimous

Phrases with the word

face with equanimity

Examples

Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions. Albert Einstein

Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better take things as they come along with patience and equanimity. Carl Jung

In our study of psychopathology, we began as sadists trying to produce abnormality. Today, we are psychiatrists trying to achieve normality and equanimity. Harry Harlow

Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present; inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now. Jon Kabat-Zinn

Philosophy teaches us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of others. Oscar Wilde

Gratitude, not understanding, is the secret to joy and equanimity. Anne Lamott

Close letter words and terms

Equanil equanimitable equanimitably equanimous equanimously equant