collected
adjective
col·lect·ed kə-ˈlek-təd 
1
: gathered together
the collected works of Scott
2
: possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort
3
of a horse's gait : performed slowly and restrainedly with the animal's center of gravity toward the hindquarters compare extended
collectedly adverb
collectedness noun
Synonyms
- calm
- composed
- cool
- coolheaded
- equal
- level
- limpid
- peaceful
- placid
- possessed
- recollected
- sedate
- self-composed
- self-possessed
- serene
- smooth
- together
- tranquil
- undisturbed
- unperturbed
- unruffled
- unshaken
- untroubled
- unworried
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
the collected works of Shakespeare She seemed completely cool, calm, and collected during her speech.
Recent Examples on the Web To dispose of the dander, just press the button on the handle to open the chamber and toss the collected hair in the garbage. 
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Abundant shelves and pedestals spotlight the homeowners' array of collected pieces: stone specimens, ceramics, sculpture, and portraiture. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022 The Dance of the Seven Veils is a cool and collected promenade of body doubles, without a hint of nudity. New York Times, 8 July 2022 Several Reddit users, including one Massachusetts woman whom The Times spoke to by phone as confirmation, posted that FDA investigators had been to their homes and collected samples of the crumbles. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 Ali got a job at a smoke shop that paid $35 a day, cash, and collected scrap metal to supplement his income. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2022 Construction excavators have been brought in to remove earth and clear passageways to the site, and pumps are being used to drain collected water from the rain. Fox News, 27 Mar. 2022 Construction excavators have been brought in to remove earth and clear wider passageways to the site, and pumps are being used to drain collected water from the rain. Ken Moritsugu, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Mar. 2022 Construction excavators have been brought in to remove earth and clear wider passageways to the site, and pumps are being used to drain collected water from the rain. Ken Moritsugu, ajc, 27 Mar. 2022 See More
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Abundant shelves and pedestals spotlight the homeowners' array of collected pieces: stone specimens, ceramics, sculpture, and portraiture. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022 The Dance of the Seven Veils is a cool and collected promenade of body doubles, without a hint of nudity. New York Times, 8 July 2022 Several Reddit users, including one Massachusetts woman whom The Times spoke to by phone as confirmation, posted that FDA investigators had been to their homes and collected samples of the crumbles. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 Ali got a job at a smoke shop that paid $35 a day, cash, and collected scrap metal to supplement his income. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2022 Construction excavators have been brought in to remove earth and clear passageways to the site, and pumps are being used to drain collected water from the rain. Fox News, 27 Mar. 2022 Construction excavators have been brought in to remove earth and clear wider passageways to the site, and pumps are being used to drain collected water from the rain. Ken Moritsugu, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Mar. 2022 Construction excavators have been brought in to remove earth and clear wider passageways to the site, and pumps are being used to drain collected water from the rain. Ken Moritsugu, ajc, 27 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
from past participle of collect entry 2
First Known Use
circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing collected
Kids Definition
collected
adjective
col·lect·ed kə-ˈlek-təd
: calm entry 3 sense 2
collected 1 of 2
adjective
as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation stayed calm and collected while she was in the MRI unit Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- composed
- calm
- possessed
- serene
- recollected
- together
- peaceful
- at peace
- undisturbed
- tranquil
- smooth
- unruffled
- centered
- unperturbed
- relieved
- cool
- level
- placid
- confident
- steady
- unshaken
- equal
- sedate
- coolheaded
- self-composed
- limpid
- unworried
- relaxed
- self-possessed
- untroubled
- detached
- even
- mellow
- assured
- nonchalant
- tranquilized
- imperturbable
- unflappable
- tranquillized
- disciplined
- unshakable
- equable
- dispassionate
- well-balanced
- easygoing
- sober
- nerveless
- even-keeled
- aloof
- carefree
- affable
- breezy
- unconcerned
- phlegmatic
- well-adjusted
- bovine
- indifferent
- self-controlled
- self-contained
- laid-back
- impassive
- stolid
- self-assured
- loosey-goosey
- happy-go-lucky
- devil-may-care
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disturbed
- perturbed
- upset
- agitated
- bothered
- flustered
- anxious
- unglued
- worried
- unstrung
- distressed
- unsettled
- discomposed
- unhinged
- nervous
- uneasy
- restless
- unquiet
- jumpy
- tense
- jittery
- skittish
- unstable
- uptight
- high-strung
collected
2 of 2verb
1
as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of applicants should collect their thoughts while waiting to be interviewed Synonyms & Similar Words
- contained
- composed
- calmed
- re-collected
- controlled
- restrained
- settled
- recovered
- held back
- rallied
- soothed
- quieted
- stilled
- tranquilized
- lulled
- tranquillized
2
as in accumulated
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass dust has been collecting under my bed for years Synonyms & Similar Words
- accumulated
- gathered
- amassed
- concentrated
- accreted
- massed
- conglomerated
- built up
- drifted
- clumped
- lumped
- banked
- agglutinated
- stacked (up)
- piled (up)
- ridged
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- scattered
- dispersed
- dissipated
3
as in compiled
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list collected the author's early short stories, which were originally published in several obscure sci-fi magazines Synonyms & Similar Words
- compiled
- gathered
- assembled
- anthologized
- accumulated
- edited
- collated
- amassed
- grouped
- revised
- reworked
- redacted
- recompiled
- revamped
- reedited
- redrafted
4
as in gathered
to bring together in one body or place she collects antique silverware Synonyms & Similar Words
- gathered
- assembled
- amassed
- accumulated
- garnered
- grouped
- corralled
- combined
- packed
- lumped
- concentrated
- joined
- congregated
- got together
- rounded up
- compiled
- arranged
- organized
- piled
- united
- constellated
- collated
- stacked
- pooled
- picked up
- mustered
- balled
- batched
- clustered
- merged
- bulked (up)
- raised
- linked
- bunched
- connected
- banded
- rallied
- swarmed
- huddled
- heaped
- herded
- archived
- regrouped
- flocked
- re-collected
- systematized
- pressed
- brigaded
- thronged
- hived
- regathered
- scraped (up or together)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- scattered
- dispersed
- sent
- dissipated
- separated
- dissolved
- severed
- dismissed
- split (up)
- dispelled
- disintegrated
- disbanded
- broke up
5
as in assembled
to come together into one body or place a crowd collected at the beach as the sun slowly set over the horizon Synonyms & Similar Words
- gathered
- assembled
- converged
- met
- rendezvoused
- convened
- clustered
- congregated
- merged
- joined
- conglomerated
- concentrated
- got together
- concentered
- consolidated
- forgathered
- foregathered
- collaborated
- cooperated
- affiliated
- coupled
- united
- allied
- associated
- reassembled
- clubbed
- consorted
- federated
- caucused
- regathered
- confederated
- ganged up
- conjoined
- reconvened
- banded (together)
- remet
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dispersed
- disbanded
- left
- split (up)
- broke up
- departed
- took off
- dissociated
- disjoined
- disunited
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of collected are composed, cool, imperturbable, nonchalant, and unruffled. While all these words mean "free from agitation or excitement," collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.
the nurse stayed calm and collected
The synonyms composed and collected are sometimes interchangeable, but composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.
the composed pianist gave a flawless concert
In some situations, the words cool and collected are roughly equivalent. However, cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.
kept a cool head
The meanings of imperturbable and collected largely overlap; however, imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.
the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling
The words nonchalant and collected are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.
a nonchalant driver
The words unruffled and collected can be used in similar contexts, but unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.
harried but unruffled