composure

noun

com·po·sure kəm-ˈpō-zhər How to pronounce composure (audio)

: a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession

The witness started to break down, then paused and regained her composure.

Example Sentences

After the initial shock she regained her composure. kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations

Recent Examples on the Web The Knights showed composure without Phipps in the late stages, but Lopez was sweating it out. —

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2023 The composure under pressure, which included several cases where Prescott scrambled out of trouble to either throw on the run or rush for big plays, added substance to the numbers. —

Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2023 Kelly shows the composure of a champion on every play. —

al, 13 Jan. 2023 Her portrayal of the composure and determination of a top police officer and the fragility of a mother who had her young son murdered, was hair-raising. —

Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022 To have the mental composure to withstand a furious, late rallying attempt, and to engage in a score-fest against as skilled a team as the Lightning, is huge. —

Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2022 The only time composure appeared to waver in the second half: two minutes into the third quarter, when Doncic hollered at Dwight Powell for a lapse on defense, and officials whistled him for a technical foul. —

Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2022 The movement was most arresting for the ensemble’s energy, which lent sufficient drama to the many musical gasps Beethoven inserts to regain the scherzo’s composure. —

Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2022 Whereas Stewart’s humor ran hot and righteous, Noah always maintained a cool composure. —

Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2022 See More

composure

noun

as in calmness

evenness of emotions or temper kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations

Synonyms & Similar Words

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calmness
serenity
coolness
equanimity
equilibrium
collectedness
sangfroid
assurance
confidence
imperturbability
cool
aplomb
tranquility
tranquillity
poise
placidity
self-possession
countenance
composedness
tranquilness
detachment
repose
self-composedness
self-assurance
impassivity
self-confidence
self-assuredness
indifference
numbness
self-trust
easygoingness
unconcern
phlegm
apathy
insensibility
laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

agitation
perturbation
discomposure
anxiety
care
apprehension
concern
uneasiness
nervousness
anxiousness
solicitude
disquiet
alarm
worry
excitability
apprehensiveness
disturbance
alarum
excitableness

Synonym Chooser

The words equanimity and sangfroid are common synonyms of composure. While all three words mean "evenness of mind under stress," composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit.

maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning

Although the words equanimity and composure have much in common, equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain.

accepted her troubles with equanimity

While in some cases nearly identical to composure, sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain.

handled the situation with professional sangfroid

单词	composure
释义	composure noun com·po·sure kəm-ˈpō-zhər : a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession The witness started to break down, then paused and regained her composure. Synonyms aplomb calmness collectedness composedness cool coolness countenance equanimity equilibrium imperturbability placidity repose sangfroid self-composedness self-possession serenity tranquillity tranquility tranquilness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences After the initial shock she regained her composure. kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations Recent Examples on the Web The Knights showed composure without Phipps in the late stages, but Lopez was sweating it out. —Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2023 The composure under pressure, which included several cases where Prescott scrambled out of trouble to either throw on the run or rush for big plays, added substance to the numbers. —Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2023 Kelly shows the composure of a champion on every play. —al, 13 Jan. 2023 Her portrayal of the composure and determination of a top police officer and the fragility of a mother who had her young son murdered, was hair-raising. —Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022 To have the mental composure to withstand a furious, late rallying attempt, and to engage in a score-fest against as skilled a team as the Lightning, is huge. —Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2022 The only time composure appeared to waver in the second half: two minutes into the third quarter, when Doncic hollered at Dwight Powell for a lapse on defense, and officials whistled him for a technical foul. —Dallas News, 12 Dec. 2022 The movement was most arresting for the ensemble’s energy, which lent sufficient drama to the many musical gasps Beethoven inserts to regain the scherzo’s composure. —Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2022 Whereas Stewart’s humor ran hot and righteous, Noah always maintained a cool composure. —Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see compose First Known Use 1647, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing composure keep one's cool/composure lose one's cool/composure maintain one's cool/composure keep one's cool/composure lose one's cool/composure maintain one's cool/composure Kids Definition composure noun com·po·sure kəm-ˈpō-zhər : calmness especially of mind, manner, or appearance she kept her composure composure noun as in calmness evenness of emotions or temper kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance calmness serenity coolness equanimity equilibrium collectedness sangfroid assurance confidence imperturbability cool aplomb tranquility tranquillity poise placidity self-possession countenance composedness tranquilness detachment repose self-composedness self-assurance impassivity self-confidence self-assuredness indifference numbness self-trust easygoingness unconcern phlegm apathy insensibility laid-backness Antonyms & Near Antonyms agitation perturbation discomposure anxiety care apprehension concern uneasiness nervousness anxiousness solicitude disquiet alarm worry excitability apprehensiveness disturbance alarum excitableness See More Synonym Chooser The words equanimity and sangfroid are common synonyms of composure. While all three words mean "evenness of mind under stress," composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit. maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning Although the words equanimity and composure have much in common, equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain. accepted her troubles with equanimity While in some cases nearly identical to composure, sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain. handled the situation with professional sangfroid
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composure

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