Synonyms for equanimity
ˌi kwəˈnɪm ɪ ti, ˌɛk wə-equa·nim·i·ty

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1. equanimitynoun

   Synonyms:
   composure, even-mindedness, calmness

2. equanimitynoun

   The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

   Synonyms:
   composure, calmness, even-mindedness

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1. equanimity

   Synonyms:
   calmness, composure, tranquillity, collectedness, even-mindedness

   Antonyms:
   restlessness, disquiet, perturbation, impatience

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1. composure, calm, calmness, equanimitynoun

   steadiness of mind under stress

   "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"

   Synonyms:
   calm air, calm, calmness, composure

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1. • Temperament

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1. equanimitynoun

   Synonyms:
   evenness of mind or temper, steadiness of disposition

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1. List of paraphrases for "equanimity":

   even-handedness, serenity

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1. Amit Ray:

   There are two types of seeds in the mind: those that create anger, fear, frustration, jealousy, hatred and those that create love, compassion, equanimity and joy. Spirituality is sprouting, and fermenting the second group and roasting the first group.

2. Albert Einstein:

   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.

3. Oscar Wilde:

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

4. Edward Hoagland:

   There often seems to be a playfulness to wise people, as if either their equanimity has as its source this playfulness or the playfulness flows from the equanimity; and they can persuade other people who are in a state of agitation to calm down and manage a smile.

5. Clifford Villanueva Villalon:

   Equanimity is where and when you know how to smile, laugh and cry.