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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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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

Kudos to Styles who managed to mostly keep his composure as Hernández glided around him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

England have managed just seven more tries across rounds two, three and four, failing to get a bonus point, a result of a chronic lack of composure in the opposition 22.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.