composure
/kəm'pouʤə/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A state of calmness and self-control of one's emotions, especially in a difficult or stressful situation. It refers to the quality of being tranquil and composed, maintaining one's poise and steadiness of mind.
Examples of Usage
- She faced the hostile questions with remarkable composure.
- He never lost his composure, even when the project was failing.
- It took her a moment to regain her composure after the shocking news.
Advanced Usage
- "To keep/maintain one's composure": To deliberately stay calm and controlled.
- Despite the provocation, the diplomat managed to keep his composure.
- "To regain/recover one's composure": To become calm again after being upset or disturbed.
- She paused for a minute to regain her composure before continuing her speech.
- "With composure": (Adverbial phrase) In a calm and controlled manner.
- He answered all the accusations with great composure.
Variants and Related Words
- Composed (adjective): Calm and in control of one's feelings.
- She gave a composed performance under pressure.
- Composedly (adverb): In a calm and controlled manner.
- He nodded composedly and left the room.
Synonyms
- Calmness: The state of being peaceful and untroubled.
- Poise: Graceful and elegant bearing, including mental steadiness.
- Equanimity: Mental calmness and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
- Self-possession: Control of one's emotions or reactions, especially in challenging circumstances.
- Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Antonyms
- Agitation: A state of nervousness or excitement.
- Discomposure: The state of being disturbed or agitated; loss of composure.
- Fluster: A state of confused agitation.
- Perturbation: Anxiety; mental uneasiness.
Noun
- steadiness of mind under stress
- he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity