collected

[kuh-lek-tid] / kəˈlɛk tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

composed, calm

Synonyms

STRONG

cool poised possessed quiet still

WEAK

confident easy easygoing levelheaded nonchalant peaceful placid sanguine self-possessed serene sure temperate together tranquil unflappable unperturbable unperturbed unruffled

Antonyms

STRONG

agitated

WEAK

disorganized excited mixed up upset worried

Example Sentences

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I tried to stay calm and collected no matter how big the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Measurements were collected around the clock for a full month.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Since then, they have collected more than five million seeds.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

However, the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of these duties earlier this year, which is expected to require the Treasury to reimburse companies for the surcharges collected.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The third child I collected affected me the most.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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