composure

noun

com·po·sure kəm-ˈpō-zhər

Synonyms of composure next

: a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession

The witness started to break down, then paused and regained her composure.

Choose the Right Synonym for composure

equanimity, composure, sangfroid mean evenness of mind under stress.

equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain.

accepted her troubles with equanimity

composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit.

maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning

sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain.

handled the situation with professional sangfroid

Examples of composure in a Sentence

After the initial shock she regained her composure. kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Then her composure shifts into flirtatious, kitty-cat compliance. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024 Perhaps most striking, 1 in 5 consistently downplayed their loneliness, often feeling the need to project an image of composure and control. —

Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Daniels had two game-winning drives on his first-year resume, overt examples of his impressive composure. —

Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 But Ohio State kept its composure, expanding the lead 51-31 midway through the third on the strength of a 14-4 run keyed by up-tempo play and swarming defense. —

Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for composure