Gleichmütigkeit
even-temperedness, equanimity
noun GLEYEKH-mue-tikh-keyt Rare
Usage Note
Gleichmütigkeit is the sustained quality of being gleichmütig — not easily stirred by highs or lows. Slightly more formal than Gleichmut itself, it often appears in psychological or philosophical contexts about emotional regulation.
Examples
"Seine Gleichmütigkeit in Stresssituationen bewunderten alle Kollegen."
Natural Translation
His equanimity in stressful situations was admired by all colleagues.
Literal Translation
His even-temperedness in stress situations admired all colleagues.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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