Composure

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpoʊʒər/

Composure (noun)

  1. The ability to stay calm and not get upset, especially in difficult situations.

Examples

  • She maintained her composure during the interview.
  • He lost his composure when the argument escalated.

Common collocations: maintain composure, lose composure, regain composure, steady composure

Synonyms of Composure

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Composure

  • referring to emotional disturbance
  • referring to sudden uncontrollable fear