equanimous

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equanimous

The judge remained equanimous despite the heated arguments in the courtroom.

Definition

Adjective: * Calm and composed, especially in difficult situations: Describes a person who maintains mental or emotional stability and self-control, showing an evenness of mind and temper. It implies a state of being undisturbed by stress or excitement.

Usage

The word "equanimous" is a formal adjective used to describe a person's demeanor or state of mind. It is often applied to individuals who remain steady and unflustered under pressure, during arguments, or in the face of bad news. It is less common in everyday speech than its synonym "composed."

Examples
  • Despite the intense questioning, the diplomat remained equanimous.
  • Her equanimous response to the crisis helped calm everyone else in the room.
  • He faced the criticism with an equanimous attitude, neither defensive nor angry.
Advanced Usage
  • "Equanimous disposition": A personality characterized by habitual calmness and composure.
    • Her equanimous disposition makes her an excellent mediator in conflicts.
  • "To remain equanimous": To consciously maintain one's calm.
    • It is a challenge to remain equanimous when faced with such blatant unfairness.
Variants and Related Words
  • Equanimity (noun): The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.
    • She accepted both praise and criticism with the same equanimity.
Synonyms
  • Composed: Having one's feelings under control; calm.
  • Poised: Having a composed and self-assured manner.
  • Self-possessed: Calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings.
  • Collected: Brought together in one place; also means calm and composed.
  • Imperturbable: Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
Antonyms
  • Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
  • Flustered: Agitated or confused.
  • Discomposed: Disturbed or agitated.
  • Rattled: Nervous, worried, or irritated.
equanimous

The judge remained equanimous despite the heated arguments in the courtroom.

Adjective
  1. in full control of your faculties
    • the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination
    • perfectly poised and sure of himself
    • more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen
    • strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble

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