Antonyms 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

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. equanimity

   Antonyms:
   restlessness, disquiet, perturbation, impatience

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

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1. • Temperament

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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

How to use equanimity in a sentence?

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Smiles:

   For want of self-restraint many men are engaged all their lives in fighting with difficulties of their own making, and rendering success impossible by their own cross-grained ungentleness; whilst others, it may be much less gifted, make their way and achieve success by simple patience, equanimity, and self-control.

4. Lester Bowles Pearson:

   I accept now with equanimity the question so constantly addressed to me, 'Are you an American' and merely return the accurate answer, 'Yes, I am a Canadian.'

5. Oscar Wilde:

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

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