equanimity
pronunciation
How to pronounce equanimity in British English:
UK [ˌekwəˈnɪməti]
How to pronounce equanimity in American English:
US [ˌikwəˈnɪmɪti, ˌɛkwə-]
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- Noun:
- steadiness of mind under stress
Word Origin
- equanimity (n.)
- c. 1600, "fairness, impartiality," from French équanimité, from Latin aequanimitatem (nominative aequanimitas) "evenness of mind, calmness; good-will, kindness," from aequanimis "mild, kind," literally "even-minded," from aequus "even, level" (see equal (adj.)) + animus "mind, spirit" (see animus). Meaning "evenness of temper" in English is from 1610s.
Example
- 1. So far , at least , with admirable equanimity .
- 2. May you enjoy your fruit in equanimity and abundant health !
- 3. Perhaps their heritage in fishing and agriculture enabled them to meet good years and bad with equanimity .
- 4. This kind of cultivation of equanimity can surely help us cope with sudden ruin or death and heighten our appreciation of our precious days alive .
- 5. Nonetheless , the notion that large deficits and increasing debt can be accepted with equanimity until the private sector starts spending again is too sanguine .