Definitions

composure

[kuhm-poh-zher] / kəmˈpoʊ ʒər /

NOUN

calmness, collectedness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aplomb dignity equanimity equilibrium fortitude poise self-assurance self-control serenity sobriety

STRONG

accord assurance balance calm contentment control cool coolness dispassion ease evenness harmony imperturbability moderation nonchalance placidity polish quiet quietude repose sang-froid sedateness self-possession stability tranquility

WEAK

cool head coolheadedness even temper inexcitability levelheadedness peace of mind presence of mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitation

STRONG

disagreement disproportion disturbance imbalance instability loudness noise turbulence violence wildness

WEAK

arousal discomposure excitement perturbedness upset

Example Sentences

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Scotland showed the composure they had been lacking in the first half with a 27-phase move finished by Russell.

From BBC

Credibility, I assumed, was built by projecting competence and composure, not by exposing flaws.

From The Wall Street Journal

It took until the third end for the Scottish quartet to get on the board, but after Canada skip Rachel Homan erred, Morrison kept her composure to slide in for three.

From BBC

"We lacked composure to maintain the ball better, to play in the right areas. We started to give a lot of unnecessary free-kicks away," said Arteta.

From Barron's

Presidential press secretaries have traditionally represented a president’s views, policies and priorities while maintaining professional composure.

From The Wall Street Journal

composure

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