equanimity

  • 11equanimity — n. to upset smb. s equanimity * * * to upset smb. s equanimity …

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  • 12equanimity — noun The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress. Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Syn: composure, calmness See Also …

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  • 13equanimity — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. evenness, composure, repose, poise; calmness, serenity, tranquility, self possession, self control, inexcitability.Ant., excitability. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. composure, serenity, poise, patience; see …

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  • 14equanimity — eq|ua|nim|i|ty [ˌi:kwəˈnımıti, ˌekwə ] n [U] [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: aequanimitas, from aequo animo with level mind ] formal calmness in the way that you react to things, which means that you do not become upset or annoyed ▪ He… …

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  • 15equanimity — e|qua|nim|i|ty [ ,ikwə nıməti, ,ekwə nıməti ] noun uncount a calm mental state when you deal with difficult situations: He seemed to be facing the future with equanimity …

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  • 16equanimity — noun (U) formal calmness, especially in the way that you react to things: He received the news with surprising equanimity …

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  • 17equanimity — noun she confronted the daily crises with equanimity Syn: composure, calm, level headedness, self possession, coolheadedness, presence of mind; serenity, tranquility, phlegm, imperturbability, equilibrium; poise, assurance, self confidence,… …

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  • 18equanimity — UK [ˌekwəˈnɪmətɪ] / US [ˌɪkwəˈnɪmətɪ] / US [ˌekwəˈnɪmətɪ] noun [uncountable] formal a calm mental state when you deal with a difficult situation He seemed to be facing the future with equanimity …

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  • 19Equanimity — The Resistance The Resistance Album par Muse [1] Sortie 11 septembre 2009  (Belgique, Italie et Allemagne) 12 septembre  …

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  • 20equanimity — /ee kweuh nim i tee, ek weuh /, n. mental or emotional stability or composure, esp. under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium. [1600 10; < L aequanimitas, equiv. to aequ(us) even, plain, equal + anim(us) mind, spirit, feelings + itas ITY]&#8230; …

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