Antonyms for equanimity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ee-kwuh-nim-i-tee, ek-wuh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌi kwəˈnɪm ɪ ti, ˌɛk wə-


Definition of equanimity

Origin :
  • c.1600, "fairness, impartiality," from French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitatem (nominative aequanimitas) "evenness of mind, calmness," from aequus "even, level" (see equal (adj.)) + animus "mind, spirit" (see animus). Meaning "evenness of temper" in English is from 1610s.
  • noun levelheadedness
Example sentences :
  • His equanimity was almost winsome, and I saw that friendliness was going to be his tactics.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • I tried to contemplate the death-struggle with equanimity, but could not.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • And many who have lived thus have attained to a lower kind of happiness or equanimity.
  • Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato
  • But by evening the Admiral's equanimity was not quite so perfect.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He was in spirits indeed, for he had borne even this encounter with equanimity.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • But his iron will prevented that suffering from disturbing the equanimity of his mind.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Like a good pose in the saddle, nothing could ever unseat the equanimity of Elizabeth.
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker
  • His equanimity restored he went to the Pullman conductor and applied for a berth.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
  • "Tell me, then," Anders said, marveling a little at his equanimity.
  • Extract from : « Warm » by Robert Sheckley
  • She can indeed bear all things with equanimity—as she does her present position.
  • Extract from : « Kept in the Dark » by Anthony Trollope

Synonyms for equanimity

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