equanimity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun steadiness of mind under stress
    calmness; calm; composure.
    • he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity

WordNet

E`qua*nim"i*ty noun
Etymology
L. aequanimitas, fr. aequanimus: cf. F. équanimité. See Equanimous.
Definitions
  1. Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear misfortunes with equanimity.

Webster 1913