Words to use
equanimity
/ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.ti/ · noun
Calmness and steadiness, especially under pressure.
Tone
Calm, admiring, and formal.
When it earns its place
Use equanimity when...
Use it for a composed response to stress, uncertainty, praise, or criticism.
Three natural examples
01She handled the sudden change with equanimity.
02His equanimity made the room feel less tense.
03I admire her ability to keep her equanimity under scrutiny.
Watch the fit
When to choose another word
Equanimity describes steadiness, not emotional absence. Someone can feel deeply and still respond with equanimity.
Common slip
Meaning is only half the job
The word usually appears after with, maintain, show, or lose. It is a quality, not a passing mood.
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