composed

[kuhm-pohzd] / kəmˈpoʊzd /

ADJECTIVE

calm, collected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confident easygoing levelheaded poised relaxed self-assured serene tranquil unflappable unruffled

STRONG

calmed cool possessed quieted repressed sedate soothed suppressed

WEAK

at ease clearheaded commonsensical cool as cucumber disimpassioned dispassionate easy have one's act together imperturbable keeping a stiff upper lip keeping one's shirt on nonchalant not turn a hair placid self-possessed sensible serious staid sure of oneself temperate together untroubled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated nervous upset worried

STRONG

excited

WEAK

angered annoyed aroused distressed perturbed

Example Sentences

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Guo notes that several solar thermal desalination technologies have shown promising results in laboratory studies using simplified seawater composed only of water and sodium chloride.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Like his bosses—Jain and Berkshire’s new CEO, Greg Abel—Shamieh cuts an unassuming and composed figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Rent was written and composed by Jonathan Larson, who tragically died the day before its premiere in 1996.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"If we do not reach an agreement, my colleagues and I are ready to strike," Martinez added, speaking on behalf of a workforce composed largely of food and beverage concession staff.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Then the convicted assassin chanted verses he had composed a few hours before.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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