equanimity

/ˌē-kwə-ˈni-mə-tē/

Latin aequanimitas, from aequo animo with even mind

noun

  1. evenness of mind especially under stress

  2. right disposition : balance

nothing could disturb his equanimity

equanimity composure sangfroid mean evenness of mind under stress. equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain. composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit.