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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Stay Calm: Maintain composure and clarity in communication. —

Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 For the third straight game, the Clippers were in a contest too close for comfort that challenged their composure. —

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 This entire scene was money as Anika and Sam both attempted to keep their composure while clearly wanting to murder each other. —

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024 Additionally, temporal control techniques like pausing before responding or speaking at a moderate pace can demonstrate thoughtfulness and composure. —

Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for composure