composure

[kuhm-poh-zher] / kəmˈpoʊ ʒər /

NOUN

calmness, collectedness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aplomb dignity equanimity equilibrium fortitude poise self-assurance self-control serenity sobriety

STRONG

accord assurance balance calm contentment control cool coolness dispassion ease evenness harmony imperturbability moderation nonchalance placidity polish quiet quietude repose sang-froid sedateness self-possession stability tranquility

WEAK

cool head coolheadedness even temper inexcitability levelheadedness peace of mind presence of mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitation

STRONG

disagreement disproportion disturbance imbalance instability loudness noise turbulence violence wildness

WEAK

arousal discomposure excitement perturbedness upset

Example Sentences

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Markets have, by and large, maintained their composure in the face of a 60% rise in the price of Brent in the last month.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

His composure was also tested after he dropped a tight second-set tiebreak to Fearnley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

By day five of the war, Dubai regained its relative composure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He will need that composure in a high-pressure job that seemed to ruffle predecessor Scott Robertson.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Mrs. Weston maintained her composure, but when Gloria repeated her question in a more anxious tone of voice, she found her temper rather bent.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

composure

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