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centeredness

centeredness

2 5.8
Being calm, balanced, and focused inside yourself
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛntərd.nəs/
  • US
translation icon : equilibrio
  • In this process of change, one's basic sense of centeredness in his or her vocation may be lost.

Yoga, in fact, can be a great space in which to practice breathing and centeredness and strength.

Examples

  • I'm going to do it from a place of centeredness and courage.

  • In meditation, achieving a sense of centeredness helps to quiet the mind and foster inner peace.

  • Yoga, in fact, can be a great space in which to practice breathing and centeredness and strength.

  • I remain incredibly impressed with the centeredness amidst controversy that our PB exhibits.

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  • I recently felt my peace and mental centeredness being eroded by the onslaught of the trivial, mindless, and unimportant.

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  • Finding centeredness during stressful situations allows you to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.

  • The therapist taught her clients how to cultivate centeredness through mindfulness practices and deep breathing exercises.

Synonyms

self-possession
vscenteredness
1 6.7

A calm, confident control of your feelings and actions in difficult situations

is inward balance and focused calm rather than confident outward control
mental balance
vscenteredness
1 4.1

A calm mind that keeps emotions steady and shows good judgment

is calm inner balance with focused attention rather than clinical stability
collectedness
vscenteredness
6.5

A calm and steady way of behaving in difficult situations

is inward calm and balanced focus rather than outward situational control
composedness
vscenteredness
6.8

Calm control of your feelings when things are difficult

is more about inner balance and focused calm than simple control

Antonyms

234 2.9

Something that takes your attention away from what you are doing

86 4.2

When different parts are not equal in amount or power

How Centered

serenity
48 4.4
groundedness
1 5.9
centeredness
  • US
2 5.8
unease
19 4.4
anxiety
423 3.5

Surface Forms

centeredness singular

Morphology

centeredness = centered (semi-transparent) = center + ed + ness

Formed from 'centered' + '-ness'; the emotional meaning is a metaphorical extension of spatial centeredness and may not be fully predictable for learners.

Etymology

Centeredness comes from the simple word center, meaning 'middle' or 'core', plus the ending -ness that makes it a noun. Think of having your 'center' inside you—steady, calm and focused—which is why centeredness means inner balance and calm.