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poised

[poizd] / pɔɪzd /

ADJECTIVE

assured

Synonyms

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audacious certain composed confident gutsy self-assured self-confident sure unflappable

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collected cool secure

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assertive bold brazen cocksure complacent imperturbable overconfident positive pushy rosy sanguine self-possessed unhesitating upbeat

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humble meek self-doubting shy timid uncertain unconfident unself-confident unsure

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confused doubting feared fearful hesitant nervous

ADJECTIVE

calm

Synonyms

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aloof amiable amicable gentle impassive laid-back levelheaded moderate placid relaxed sedate serene temperate unflappable

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collected detached kind neutral patient pleased satisfied still

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civil cool as cucumber cool-headed disinterested dispassionate equable imperturbable inscrutable listless restful self-possessed unconcerned undisturbed unemotional unexcitable unexcited unimpressed unmoved unruffled untroubled

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agitated excessive excited immoderate nervous troubled uncontrolled unfriendly unreasonable upset violent wild

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biased

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angry excitable fierce frenzied furious mad passionate rough roused ruffled stormy turbulent worried

ADJECTIVE

charismatic

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appealing

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alluring charming hypnotic larger than life magnetic mesmerizing

ADJECTIVE

collected

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cool possessed quiet still

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

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agitated

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disorganized excited mixed up upset worried

ADJECTIVE

composed

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confident easygoing levelheaded relaxed self-assured serene tranquil unflappable unruffled

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calmed cool possessed quieted repressed sedate soothed suppressed

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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

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agitated nervous upset worried

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excited

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angered annoyed aroused distressed perturbed

ADJECTIVE

easygoing

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breezy carefree casual even-tempered happy-go-lucky laid-back mild offhand placid relaxed self-possessed serene tranquil unhurried

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adaptable amenable calm collected complacent complaisant composed devil-may-care equable flexible free and easy hang-loose indolent indulgent informal insouciant lazy lenient liberal low-pressure moderate nonchalant patient permissive slack soft tolerant unaffected unconcerned uncritical undemanding uninhibited unpretentious

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agitated deliberate excited nervous planned troubled violent worried

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critical demanding hurried hyped intolerant strict strong upset

ADJECTIVE

graceful

Synonyms

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balletic beautiful decorative delicate elegant exquisite handsome limber lithe neat nimble refined rhythmic shapely slender smooth supple symmetrical tasteful

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adroit aesthetic artistic becoming comely controlled curvaceous dainty dexterous easy elastic fair fine flowing harmonious lissome natural pleasing pliant practiced pretty seemly skilled springy statuesque trim willowy

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awkward coarse crude disproportioned fat homely inelegant irregular poor rigid rough stiff ugly unattractive uneven unrefined unsophisticated

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careless graceless inept uncouth ungraceful unhandy

ADJECTIVE

placid

Synonyms

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easygoing even-tempered gentle peaceful quiet serene tranquil

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collected composed cool cool as a cucumber detached equable even halcyon hushed imperturbable irenic restful self-possessed still

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agitated clamorous disturbed excited loud noisy troubled turbulent violent wild

ADJECTIVE

relaxed

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breezy calm carefree casual composed easy easygoing flexible informal laid-back nonchalant placid serene spontaneous tolerant tranquil

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collected moderate

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amenable complaisant devil-may-care even-tempered free and easy hang-loose happy-go-lucky indolent indulgent insouciant lazy lenient liberal low-pressure mild natural offhand outgiving patient self-possessed unceremonious unconcerned uncritical undemanding unhurried uninhibited unrestrained

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agitated deliberate difficult excited formal intolerant planned premeditated rigid stiff troubled turbulent violent wild worried

ADJECTIVE

self-confident

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self-assured self-reliant

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assured fearless hotdog hotshot know-it-all sanguine sure of oneself undoubtful

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humble insecure meek unself-confident unsure

ADJECTIVE

self-possessed

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collected composed confident cool easy reserved sedate tranquil unruffled

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nervous unsure

ADJECTIVE

serene

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comfortable composed cool easygoing laid-back peaceful placid quiet sedate smooth tranquil unflappable

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at peace clear collected content cool as a cucumber dispassionate easy fair halcyon imperturbable limpid patient pellucid phlegmatic quiescent reconciled resting satisfied self-possessed still stoical unruffled untroubled

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agitated annoyed clamorous excited loud nervous noisy poor turbulent uncool upset violent worried

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disturbed troubled

ADJECTIVE

stable

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balanced calm durable fast lasting permanent reliable safe secure solid steady strong substantial

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abiding anchored enduring established even firm invariable nailed set sound stabile stalwart staunch stout tough uniform

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brick-wall deep-rooted equable immutable perdurable resolute set in stone solid as a rock stationary staying put steadfast sturdy sure together unalterable unchangeable unfluctuating unvarying unwavering well-built well-founded

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broken ephemeral imbalanced impermanent insecure intermittent loose soft temporary undependable unfixed unprotected unreliable unsafe unstable untrustworthy vulnerable weak

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changeable changing different flexible indefinite irresolute unsound

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inconstant shaky wobbly

ADJECTIVE

steady

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calm constant dependable fast intense reliable resolute

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cool liege reserved sedate settled sober staunch

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allegiant ardent equable imperturbable levelheaded loyal self-possessed sensible serene serious-minded single-minded staid steadfast unswerving unwavering wholehearted

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irresponsible unreliable unsteady untrustworthy

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agitated excited friendly upset

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broken discontinuous imbalanced intermittent unfaithful unfixed unstable weak wobbly

ADJECTIVE

tactful

Synonyms

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courteous discreet judicious perceptive polite prudent

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adroit aware cautious civil considerate deft delicate diplomatic gentle observant polished politic sensitive skilled skillful suave subtle sympathetic tactical understanding urbane wise

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careless foolish impolite incautious reckless rude thoughtless uncivil unmannerly unrefined unwise

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indiscreet tactless unthoughtful

ADJECTIVE

tranquil

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amicable balmy calm easygoing gentle mild pastoral placid restful sedate serene sober stable tame temperate

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agreeable at ease at peace collected comforting composed cool easy even even-tempered halcyon hushed lenient low measured moderate murmuring pacific paradisiacal patient pleasing possessed reasonable sedative smooth soft soothing still undisturbed unexcitable unexcited unperturbed unruffled untroubled whispering

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agitated drunk excitable excited fierce harsh immoderate inebriated nervous rough stormy troubled upset violent wild worried

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chaotic loud noisy turbulent unpeaceful

ADJECTIVE

unruffled

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composed nonchalant placid undisturbed untroubled

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collected cool even imperturbable quiet sedate serene smooth unshaken

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agitated anxious disturbed excited troubled unnerved

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frantic nervous

ADJECTIVE

urbane

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affable cosmopolitan cultured elegant polished refined sophisticated suave well-bred

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balanced bland civil courteous cultivated debonair genteel gracious mannerly metropolitan obliging polite smooth well-mannered

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uncultured unpolished unrefined unsophisticated

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uncivilized uncouth

Example Sentences

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After another brutal selloff, the stock market is poised to advance in something of a Knicks-esque comeback.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Macquarie's report comes as regulations around online betting platforms in the US are poised to become stricter.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Amazon was poised to issue Canadian-dollar bonds on Monday after issuing bonds in U.S. dollars, euros and Swiss francs earlier in the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Renoir” won’t say, but the character is so poised you feel confident she’ll survive her father’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The runty little fox stepped out along the branch, tail poised for balance, then coiled himself and leaped out over the heads of the earthbound foxes.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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