self-collected
/'selfkə'lektid/
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Definition
Adjective: - Calm and composed: Being in full control of one's emotions and thoughts, especially in stressful or difficult situations. It describes a state of inner calmness and self-possession.
Usage
The adjective "self-collected" is used to describe a person who maintains composure and calmness. It is a formal term, often used in literary or descriptive contexts to praise someone's demeanor under pressure.
Examples
- Despite the intense questioning, the defendant remained self-collected and answered clearly.
- Her self-collected manner during the crisis inspired confidence in the entire team.
- He appeared perfectly self-collected on stage, showing no signs of nervousness.
Advanced Usage
- "To remain self-collected": To continue to be calm and composed.
- It is important to remain self-collected when delivering bad news.
Variants and Related Words
- Collected (adj): Calm and composed. ("Self-collected" is a more emphatic form).
- Self-possessed (adj): Having or showing control over one's feelings; composed.
- Poised (adj): Having a composed and self-assured manner.
- Self-contained (adj): Not dependent on others; self-sufficient. (Can overlap in describing emotional control).
Synonyms
- Composed
- Unruffled
- Unflappable
- Cool-headed
- Imperturbable
Antonyms
- Agitated
- Flustered
- Discomposed
- Rattled
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To keep one's cool": To remain calm and composed.
- She managed to keep her cool and handle the situation.
- "To be the picture of composure": To appear completely calm.
- Amid the chaos, he was the picture of composure.
Adjective
- in full control of your faculties
- the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination
- perfectly poised and sure of himself
- more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen
- strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble