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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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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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And through it all, he projected a calm and collected image.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 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

The teacher added the boy had been "calm and collected" in their meeting and had not mentioned Harvey, or any other concerns, apart from Pupil A.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

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

From Salon • May 20, 2025

It means “baffled” or “confused,” not calm and collected.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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