Word:
Equanimity
Status:
Noun
Meaning:
Calm emotions while dealing with problems or pressures.
Sentences:
1) He always displays equanimity during his races.
2) She accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity.
Origin:
Latin aequanimitas, from aequo, animo which means 'with even mind'.
First use:
Circa(presumed to be before) 1616
Synonyms:
aplomb, calmness, serenity, composure, cool, coolness, countenance
Antonyms:
agitation, irritation, discomposure, pertubation.
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