equanimity

Definitions

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

The quality of remaining detached and balanced in the face of emotional or external disturbance.

Examples

She faced the stressful situation with remarkable equanimity.

It is important to maintain one's equanimity even when things do not go according to plan.

The monk's sense of equanimity remained unshaken despite the chaos surrounding him.

Synonyms

composure calmness serenity tranquility sangfroid self-possession imperturbability

Antonyms

agitation anxiety excitability panic perturbation restlessness alarm