equipoised
In stable equilibrium
Equipoised describes a state of perfect balance or equilibrium, whether physical or figurative.
Something equipoised is evenly weighted, stable, and not tipping toward any particular direction.
The word often applies to mental or emotional states—a person who remains equipoised under pressure maintains composure and doesn't overreact.
She remained equipoised despite the chaos around her.
It can also describe objects or forces in physical balance: The scale was perfectly equipoised.
State of balance
- counterbalanceOffsetting force or weight
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- steadinessState of being constant
- centeredPlaced at midpoint
level · even · proportion · calibrated · neutralized · equalized · counterweight · stability
Unshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
collectedness · imperturbability · unflappability · sangfroid · aplomb · coolness · placidity · steadiness
equilibrium
State of balance
- counterbalanceOffsetting force or weight
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- steadinessState of being constant
centered · level · even · proportion · calibrated · neutralized · equalized · counterweight · stability · alignment
equanimity
Unshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
self-possession · collectedness · imperturbability · unflappability · sangfroid · aplomb · coolness · placidity · steadiness · self-control
steadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
- solidityFirmness of structure
- firmnessResistance to deformation
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
resilience · anchored · grounded · secure · unwavering · reliable · enduring · robust · sturdy · dependable
equipoisedunbalanced
Lacking equilibrium or stability
imbalanced · unstable · off-balance · teetering · tottering
equipoisedlopsided
Unequally balanced
unbalanced · asymmetrical · uneven · skewed · tilted