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even-temperedness

[/ˈiːvən ˈtɛmpərədnəs/]
noun
equanimidade
1. The quality of remaining calm, composed, and not easily disturbed or angered; emotional stability and consistency
Her even-temperedness during the crisis impressed everyone around her.
A sua equanimidade durante a crise impressionou todos à sua volta.
2. A balanced emotional state characterized by consistent mood and rational responses to situations
The teacher's even-temperedness made the classroom a pleasant learning environment.
A serenidade do professor criou um ambiente de aprendizagem agradável.
NYC Slang
coolness, cool as a cucumber
Synonyms
equanimitycomposurecalmserenitytranquilitylevelheadednessimperturbabilitypoise
Antonyms
irritabilityvolatilityemotionalityexcitabilitytemperamentousnessmoody

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equanimidade
Most common formal term
General Brazilian
tranquilidade
Common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
serenidade
Formal and literary usage
Portugal
equanimidade
Preferred formal term in European Portuguese
Portugal
sangue-frio
Idiomatic expression meaning literal 'cold blood'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's cool
stay calm and collected
not bat an eyelid
maintain one's composure
keep a stiff upper lip
manter a calma
não perder a cabeça
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