equanimity

/ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/noun

Calmness and evenness of mind, especially when under pressure.

Example sentences

“The pilot handled the emergency landing with remarkable equanimity.”
“She accepted the news of her layoff with surprising equanimity.”

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

Synonyms for equanimity

composure
calmness
serenity
poise

Antonyms

agitation
anxiety

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