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Equanimous vs Malevolent - What's the difference?

equanimous | malevolent |

As adjectives the difference between equanimous and malevolent

is that equanimous is calm and composed; of stable disposition while malevolent is having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

equanimous

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Calm and composed; of stable disposition.

    • Synonyms

    * composed * calm * See also

    Related terms

    * equanimity

    malevolent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
  • having an evil or harmful influence

    • Synonyms

    * evil * malicious * See also

    Antonyms

    * benevolent

    Related terms

    * malevolence * malevolently