Definitions

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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As she regathers her composure, Alina says she will definitely come back here and welcomes the relief the train brings from the weather and the nightly Russian strikes.

From BBC

She wouldn’t be able to cling to her composure for very long.

From Literature

But he kept his composure to reach a 15th half-century four balls after Root, cracking Webster through the covers for a boundary.

From Barron's

They saw calmness and composure which gave them the belief he would be able to transition to the Premier League well.

From BBC

And on Wednesday night, Beck’s experience and composure against Ohio State’s highly paid defense turned out to be a priceless commodity for Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal

composure

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