Abgeklärtheit
serenity, mature composure, detached calm
noun ap-ge-KLAERT-heyt Rare
Usage Note
Abgeklärtheit describes a settled, mature inner clarity — the wisdom to have moved beyond agitation. It is typically a quality of older or experienced people and carries a positive, even admirable connotation. The adjective abgeklärt is more common.
Examples
"Die Abgeklärtheit der alten Dame beeindruckte ihre jungen Besucherinnen."
Natural Translation
The serene composure of the old lady impressed her young visitors.
Literal Translation
The settled-calmness of the old lady impressed her young visitors.
Related Words
- 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
- Beständigkeit constancy, steadiness, consistency
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