equanimity
Calm under pressure
Equanimity is mental calmness and composure, especially in difficult situations.
The word suggests an evenness of temperament—neither elated by good fortune nor crushed by bad: She accepted the diagnosis with remarkable equanimity.
It implies not indifference but a steady, balanced response to whatever comes.
State of balance
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- evennessUniform, balanced quality
- centerednessState of inner balance
poise · proportion · moderation · homeostasis · steadiness · equipoise · temperance · measure
Undisturbed mental quietude
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
coolheadedness · unflappability · placidity · imperturbability · sangfroid · aplomb · steadiness · collectedness
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
- zenMeditative calm
mindfulness · nonattachment · dispassion · objectivity · wisdom · contemplation · meditation · dharma
Enduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
coping · adaptation · tolerance · grit · tenacity · forbearance · hardiness · stress resistance
equilibrium
State of balance
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- evennessUniform, balanced quality
centeredness · poise · proportion · moderation · homeostasis · steadiness · equipoise · temperance · measure · middle ground
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
self-possession · coolheadedness · unflappability · placidity · imperturbability · sangfroid · aplomb · steadiness · collectedness · levelheadedness
stoicism
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
zen · mindfulness · nonattachment · dispassion · objectivity · wisdom · contemplation · meditation · dharma · satori
fortitude
Enduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
resilience · coping · adaptation · tolerance · grit · tenacity · forbearance · hardiness · stress resistance · emotional stability
- Brahmaviharasloving-kindness, immeasurables
- peacepeace, peaceful, peacefully, peace sign, peace symbol
- calming phrasesstay calm, calm down, relax, keep your cool, take it easy
- calmnesscalmness, calm, tranquility, serenity, peacefulness
- composurecalm, calmness, composure, composed, poise
- meditationbreathing meditation, breath, breath meditation, mantra, breathing
equanimityagitation
Disturbed, restless state
perturbation · discomposure · anxiety · panic · turmoil
equanimityexcitability
Proneness to strong reactions
overreaction · impatience · hot-headedness · panic · alarm
equanimityanxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
worry · nervousness · apprehension · uneasiness · anguish