odoranai
Odoranai is a neologism that appears in online discussions and speculative fiction to denote a proposed state or attribute of sustained emotional and sensory steadiness in the face of surprise, threat, or disruption. It is not an established term in psychology, linguistics, or philosophy, and there is no formal consensus on its meaning, origin, or scope. In many uses, odoranai describes a character or agent who maintains composure, refrains from overt reaction, and analyzes events before responding.
In fiction and commentary, odoranai can function as a narrative device to explore themes of control, autonomy,
See also equanimity, stoicism, emotional regulation, resilience, apathy. There are no formal academic references to odoranai;