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gelatenheid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • equanimity noun A calm, steady state of mind that holds up under strain, so that difficulty or provocation does not throw the person off balance.
  • resignation noun The act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.

Senses

gelatenheid is used for these senses in English:

  • equanimity The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
  • resignation An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.

resignation — full definition

  1. noun The act of formally giving up a job or position, or the letter announcing it.
  2. noun A calm, uncomplaining acceptance of something unwanted but unavoidable.

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