Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

even-mindedness

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English

Syllables: even--mind-ed-ness
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress; equanimity.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"This is done having first attained even-mindedness towards all sentient beings."
"In terms of the actual stages of practice, even-mindedness should be cultivated first. Great even-mindedness is cultivated by reflecting upon the lack of inherent existence of friend and foe."
"Even-mindedness means being free from indifference as well as from attachment and aversion. Even-mindedness means that you can help another person cross the river without becoming attached to that per- son; [...]"

Etymology

From even-minded + -ness.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: even-minded

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

level-headedness

Frequently Paired Words

level-headedness

Questions

What does even-mindedness mean?: The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress; equanimity.
Where does even-mindedness come from?: From even-minded + -ness.

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