ESL General English Grammar Questions

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Avangi — Sat, 17 May 2008 23:49:08 GMT

But on the other hand, I'm beginning to realize that "equanimous, steadfast, unrelated" is probably what you meant to convey. "Unrelated" is just unfortunate, because it lacks the pizzazz of the other two words. I guess you mean unmoved or uneffected by man's concerns.

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 May 2008 18:51:01 GMT

Oh yes, "unrelenting" probably fits better than "unrelated", thanks!

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Avangi — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:11:17 GMT

Hi, Anon,

I read your line five times before I realized your word is "unrelated." I read it as "unrelenting," because of the context. Do you really mean, "unrelated"?? It doesn't seem very "confrontational."

- A.

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:04:48 GMT

Hm, if "equanimous" is that rare, maybe "imperturbable" would fit as well?

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Avangi — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:57:25 GMT

Before you relax totally, your sentence needs a verb. (unless its a line of verse)

I've never heard or seen this word before (only the noun version). Thanks for a new experience. Go for it!

--A.

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:45:56 GMT

Thanks. Then it's alright, because it's just the description of a dramatic instrumental song, the dark side of romanticism.

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Marius Hancu — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:21:55 GMT

If this is your writing, I'd say it's too heavy and pretentious, but perhaps we need more context. Relax.

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:00:10 GMT

Yes, but is it OK to use it in this context?

Re: "equanimous nature"?

Feebs11 — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:33:13 GMT

To be equanimous is to have a calm nature.

"equanimous nature"?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:56:40 GMT

"The cradle of life confronting man in an equanimous, steadfast, unrelated way."

Supposed that "nature" is seen poetical as a "living character", it can be "equanimous"?