equanimous
Calm under pressure
Equanimous describes a state of mental calmness and composure, especially under stress or provocation.
Someone equanimous remains even-tempered when others would lose their cool: She stayed equanimous through the crisis.
The word is the adjective form of equanimity—an evenness of mind that neither elation nor despair can disturb.
Calm and controlled
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
coolheaded · level-headed · steady · dignified · self-controlled · unfazed · unperturbed · unbothered
Untroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- placidCalm, undisturbed
stillness · quietude · serenity · undisturbed · soothing · mellow · zen · harmonious
State of balance
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
evenness · centered · homeostasis · neutrality · impartiality · proportion · steadiness · equipoise
Stoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
impassivity · acceptance · endurance · forbearance · ataraxia · dispassion · resignation · philosophical
poised
Calm and controlled
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
imperturbable · coolheaded · level-headed · steady · dignified · self-controlled · unfazed · unperturbed · unbothered · even-tempered
serene
Untroubled and composed
placid · stillness · quietude · serenity · undisturbed · soothing · mellow · zen · harmonious · restful
equilibrium
State of balance
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- moderationAvoidance of excess
temperance · evenness · centered · homeostasis · neutrality · impartiality · proportion · steadiness · equipoise · regulated
Seneca
Stoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
resilience · impassivity · acceptance · endurance · forbearance · ataraxia · dispassion · resignation · philosophical · unattached
- unshakeableunflappable, unfazed, unbothered, resilient, stoic
- kind traitskind, caring, compassionate, nurturing, tender
- contemplativecontemplative, introspective, reflective, pensive, meditative
equanimousvolatile
Liable to sudden change
agitated · temperamental · hot-headed · perturbed · disturbed
equal, animal, equality, equity, equals, animate, unanimous, equalize, equanimity