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calm and collected

ADJECTIVE
restrained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive
STRONG
chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn
WEAK
bottled-up conservative corked up in charge in check inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
communicative
STRONG
extroverted friendly outgoing
WEAK
assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has proven that whatever the circumstance, he remains cool, calm and collected.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

As Davante Adams began his first Rams training camp, star receiver Puka Nacua tried to be cool, calm and collected.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

"Lauren James has a wonderful aura. She is cool, calm, and collected," White said on BBC One.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

Bensimon ended Season 2 looking self-centered and detached, while Frankel was calm and collected.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

“Mr. McAllister,” she begins, all cool, calm, and collected.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone