equanimity

/ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/noun

Calmness and evenness of mind, especially when under pressure.

Example sentence

“The pilot handled the emergency landing with remarkable equanimity.”

Often in 'with equanimity': to accept bad news with equanimity. More about steadiness than cheerfulness; the calm survives provocation.

Related words

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