composure

Language: en

🇺🇸 /kəˈmpoʊʒɜr/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The state of being calm and in control of one's feelings or behavior; calmness of mind, manner, or appearance.

🔗 Details

Word forms

uncountable

Collocations

maintain one's composurekeep one's composurelose one's composureregain one's composurewith composureshow composure

Derivatives

composecomposedcomposedlycomposercompositioncompositedecomposerecompose

Synonyms

calmnessequanimityserenitypoiseself-possessioncoolness

Antonyms

agitationanxietypanicnervousness

Commonly confused

poise
EN: 'Poise' emphasizes graceful bearing and balance, while 'composure' emphasizes inner calm and emotional control under pressure.
equanimity
EN: 'Equanimity' suggests an even-tempered philosophical calm regardless of circumstances, while 'composure' often implies actively maintaining calm in a stressful situation.

Spelling tips

EN: Note that the silent 'e' in 'compose' is dropped when forming 'composure'. Do not confuse with 'composter' or misspell as 'composur'.

💬 Examples

  1. She maintained her composure throughout the intense cross-examination.