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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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 The rest of the performance continued without significant problems — aside from a few iffy notes, Loomis maintained her confidence and composure for the remainder of the song. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Despite the danger, Malinowski remained calm, crediting his composure to his faith. —

Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2024 In legal terms, Lindsay’s apparent composure on the day of the killings isn’t enough to rule out temporary insanity, and nor is any evidence of premeditation. —

Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for composure