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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Whether Amorim can translate that composure to the pitch will factor into results. —

Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure was a secret. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025 The Warriors eventually gained their composure against the Jazz, but lost it in a different manner while surrendering 20 points in the last three minutes of the game, blowing a double-digit lead. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025 Despite the drama, the Texans were able to regain their composure and hold the Chiefs to just three points on their opening drive. —

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