equilibrium | Definition of equilibrium

Synonyms and Antonyms of equilibrium

1 a condition in which opposing forces are equal to one another

we must find an equilibrium between commercial development and conservation of our natural treasures

Synonyms of equilibrium

balance, counterpoise, equilibration, equipoise, poise, stasis

Words Related to equilibrium

counterbalance, offset

firmness, fixedness, security, stability, steadiness

Near Antonyms of equilibrium

changeability, fluctuation, inconstancy, insecurity, instability, mutability, precariousness, shakiness, unsteadiness, volatility

Antonyms of equilibrium

disequilibration, disequilibrium, imbalance, nonequilibrium, unbalance

2 evenness of emotions or temper

that stunning insult left me speechless, and several minutes passed before I recovered my equilibrium

Synonyms of equilibrium

aplomb, calmness, collectedness, composedness, composure, cool, coolness, countenance, equanimity, imperturbability, placidity, repose, sangfroid, self-composedness, self-possession, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness

Words Related to equilibrium

assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust

easygoingness, laid-backness

apathy, detachment, impassivity, indifference, insensibility, numbness, phlegm, unconcern

Near Antonyms of equilibrium

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, disquiet, solicitude, uneasiness, worry

excitability, excitableness, nervousness

Antonyms of equilibrium

agitation, discomposure, perturbation