Definition of Equanimity

to stay calm, especially under stress; to maintain composure

Examples of Equanimity in a sentence

His equanimity allowed him to keep a clear head and escape the burning building.  🔊

During the horrible storm, it was hard for us to focus and maintain our equanimity.  🔊

When you are being screamed at for no reason, it is difficult to keep your equanimity.  🔊

If my mother does not take her antidepressants, she has a hard time upholding her equanimity and often bursts into tears.  🔊

The government agent was a man of great equanimity who remained his composure even when surrounded by a dozen killers.  🔊

Even though the fire alarm has sounded, we must maintain equanimity and calmly exit the building.  🔊

People engage in meditation to strengthen their ability to preserve their equanimity in times of stress.  🔊

While the other competitors were visibly anxious while awaiting their turns at the platform, the American diver showed a great deal of equanimity.  🔊

Even though he was upset by his decision, he still reacted to her announcement with equanimity and did not make a scene in public.  🔊

Because my equanimity is so great, it takes a great deal to upset me.  🔊

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