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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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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

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

From Salon • May 20, 2025

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Los Angeles at 12:20 p.m., and the “NBA Today” host stayed calm and collected inside ESPN’s studios in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

But on Monday, the former friends didn't even glance at each other as Cohen - calm and collected - told the court about their tumultuous past.

From BBC • May 13, 2024

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

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