English vocabulary · C1
Equanimity
/ˌiː.kwəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/ · n.
It means staying calm and steady inside, even when things around you are bad or hard.
Watch the Equanimity lessonContinue in the learning app for video lessons and review.
Example sentences
- She faced the bad news with equanimity.
- He spoke with equanimity during the long, hard meeting.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- equ — equal (from Latin)
- anim — mind (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- COMPOSURE — calm control of feelings (Under Public Pressure)
- POISE — calm, confident manner (Grace Under Stress)
- CALM — free from worry or stress (Everyday & Simple)
Words with the same root
anim — mind
- animate — to make something move or come to life
- animal — a living thing with feelings and movement
- unanimous — when everyone thinks the same way
Lesson notes
Equanimity. It means staying calm and steady inside, even when things around you are bad or hard.
Similar words are composure, poise, and calm. Use equanimity when someone stays steady through a very hard time.
She faced the bad news with equanimity. He spoke with equanimity during the long, hard meeting.
From Latin. Equ- means equal. Anim- means mind. An equal, steady mind that does not go up or down — that is equanimity.