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equanimity
[/ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/]
noun
feminine
equanimidade
1.
Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult or stressful situation; mental evenness or balance
She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity and didn't panic.
Ela enfrentou a crise com equanimidade notável e não entrou em pânico.
2.
The quality of remaining unaffected by either good or bad fortune; impartiality
A judge must approach cases with equanimity, treating both parties fairly.
Um juiz deve abordar os casos com equanimidade, tratando ambas as partes com justiça.
NYC Slang
keeping your cool
Synonyms
composure
serenity
calmness
tranquility
poise
imperturbability
sangfroid
Antonyms
agitation
anxiety
panic
distress
turbulence
excitability
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
equanimidade
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
equanimidade
Formal usage in business and legal contexts
Portugal
equanimidade
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'serenidade' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep one's equanimity
maintain equanimity under pressure
equanimity of mind
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