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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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London City Lionesses forward Nikita Parris said it was a "poor refereeing decision" while ex-striker Ellen White called for more composure from the officials.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The Lakers didn’t help themselves by losing their composure.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

As Papa put one arm around Mama and the other around Mary Toy, Miss Love’s composure crumbled and she went to crying.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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