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equanimity n

Equanimity means calmness under stress. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of equanimity

  • calmness under stress

Usage examples of equanimity

She answered hostile questions with equanimity, staying calm instead of becoming defensive.

A good emergency doctor needs equanimity when several patients arrive at once.

Even after losing the case, he maintained his equanimity and thanked the jury politely.

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