"even-mindedness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From even-minded + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|even-minded|ness}} even-minded + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} even-mindedness (uncountable)
  1. The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress; equanimity. Tags: uncountable Related terms: level-headedness
    Sense id: en-even-mindedness-en-noun-zma257LJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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