gleichmütig

equanimous, even-tempered

adjective GLAYKH-mue-tikh Rare

Also means

calm and impartial, unruffled

Usage Note

Gleichmütig describes a serene, undisturbed temperament that meets both good and bad with the same calmness. It is a philosophical ideal (stoic equanimity) as well as a practical description of unflappable people in everyday German.

Examples

"Der gleichmütige Arzt ließ sich von der schlechten Nachricht nicht aus der Ruhe bringen."

Natural Translation

The even-tempered doctor was not thrown by the bad news.

Literal Translation

The equanimous doctor let himself from the bad news not from the calm bring.

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