composure

noun
UK: /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/
US: /kəmˈpoʊ.ʒər/

  1. The state of being calm and in control of your feelings.

    1. She lost her composure for a moment during the difficult news.
    2. Despite the pressure, the speaker maintained his composure and delivered a great speech.

  2. The ability to remain calm and think clearly, especially in a difficult situation.

    1. He kept his composure during the argument, speaking calmly.
    2. It was hard to keep my composure when he blamed the error on my lack of attention.

Synonyms

self-control aplomb poise serenity equanimity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "composure" in English means: The state of being calm and in control of your feelings., The ability to remain calm and think clearly, especially in a difficult situation..

The phonetic transcription of "composure" is /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/ in British English and /kəmˈpoʊ.ʒər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "composure": self-control, aplomb, poise, serenity, equanimity.

Example usage of "composure": "She lost her composure for a moment during the difficult news.". More examples on the page.