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.

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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

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That kind of composure amid the intensity spreads calm. —

Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Cara starts to panic, thrashing around, while Tori, who is also struggling on the inside, is able to better maintain her composure, hoping that the illusion of strength will expedite Cara’s demise. —

Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024 Maureen was very intentional with her communication with these employees, conducting discussions with discretion, composure, respect, encouragement and empathy. —

Janine Schindler, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Yoo’s slick recruiter enjoys more screen time this season, and the actor explodes his character’s chilling composure during a terrifying — and delightfully unhinged — reunion with Gi-hun. —

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for composure