equanimity

/ˌekwəˈnɪməti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌekwəˈnɪməti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē ˌe-kwə-/ (ame, mw)

equanimity — noun

1. the ability to remain calm and in control of your emotions when something bad, u

1.名詞C1
釋義

the ability to remain calm and in control of your emotions when something bad, unexpected, or difficult happens — for example, staying composed when you lose your job, receive bad news, or face strong criticism.

例句

Mei-Lin faced the exam results with surprising equanimity, having been anxious all week.

with + equanimity, contrasting prior anxiety

Dr. Okafor announced the budget cuts to his staff with remarkable equanimity.

collocation: remarkable equanimity

同義詞
  • composure

    more active — suggests a deliberate effort to stay calm

  • poise

    suggests elegant, graceful calm in social situations

  • serenity

    implies a deeper inner peace, not necessarily in response to stress

  • calmness

    more general and informal; lacks the nuance of facing difficulty

反義詞
  • agitation

    restless or disturbed state, opposite of calm

  • distress

    strong worry or unhappiness, opposite of composure

  • anxiety

    nervousness about something uncertain

文法句型

with + equanimity

equanimity + during/beneath/despite + [difficult situation]

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — do not use a or an before it. Often modified by adjectives such as remarkable, surprising, calm, perfect, or usual. Common prepositions that follow it: with, during, beneath, despite, in the face of.

常見錯誤

❌He showed an equanimity that surprised everyone.
✅He showed equanimity that surprised everyone.
💡equanimity is uncountable and does not take an article.
❌She accepted the news with equality.
✅She accepted the news with equanimity.
💡equality means fairness or sameness; equanimity means calmness.