calm in a difficult situation► calm not getting angry or upset, even in a difficult situation: · I was trying to sound calm even though I was very upset.· Everyone praised Douglas for the calm way in which he handled the situation.keep/stay calm: · Keep calm and try not to panic.
► stay cool/keep cool to stay calm and not show your emotions, especially when other people are getting excited or angry: · Sampras is the kind of player who always manages to stay cool, even under pressure.keep your cool (=not become angry): · He managed to keep his cool and ignore her last comments.
► keep your head to manage to stay calm and to behave in a sensible way when something is likely to make you feel frightened or worried: · Paul's good at keeping his head in a crisis.· They were looking for a coach who could stay enthusiastic and keep his head at the same time.
► composed in control of your emotions so that you look and feel calm in a difficult or upsetting situation: · I could see that she was angry but trying to remain composed.· It was several minutes before he felt composed enough to speak to anyone.
► presence of mind the ability to stay calm that makes someone able to do the right thing immediately even in a dangerous or difficult situation: · His presence of mind prevented a serious accident.presence of mind to do something: · I'm still amazed that a terrified 19-year-old would have the presence of mind to reason with her kidnapper.
► unfazed/not fazed informal calm in a difficult situation, especially one in which someone is trying to confuse or upset you: · Barton seemed unfazed by the accusations of corruption.· A few traders are concerned by the recent drop in the stock market, but most are not fazed.
► level-headed able to behave sensibly, think clearly, and remain calm, even in a difficult situation: · A good pilot needs to be calm and level-headed.· He had a level-headed approach to financial matters.
not confused or shocked by a difficult situation or by something bad that has happenedunfazed by
The prime minister appeared to be totally unfazed by the protesters.