cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.
kept a cool head
composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.
the composed pianist gave a flawless concert
collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.
the nurse stayed calm and collected
unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.
harried but unruffled
imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.
the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling
nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.
a nonchalant driver
Examples of composed in a Sentence
He had told us he felt nervous about the performance, but he seemed perfectly composed when he walked onto the stage.
They tried to remain composed throughout the ordeal.
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The Mexican side looked more composed in the second half, creating more scoring opportunities, especially after Sarah Luebbert (former Chicago Red Stars and University of Missouri standout) came on as a substitute and threatened Gotham’s defense.—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Today Diddy seemed more composed, though how long that will last is TBD.—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 May 2025 Tatum carries himself like Clark Kent – quiet and composed.—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025 The speech was met with interruptions from hecklers, prompting Kennedy to remain composed and even express gratitude for the lessons learned from such interactions.—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for composed
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