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composure
/kəmˈpoʊʒər/
calm self-control
Despite the chaos, she maintained her composure.
She stayed calm and in control even in a stressful situation.
formal
The state of being calm and in control of one's emotions, especially in difficult situations.
The actor's composure under pressure impressed the director.
The actor remained calm and professional during a high-stress scene.
Losing composure during a debate can weaken your argument.
Becoming emotional or flustered can make your points less convincing.
Often used to describe someone's ability to stay calm in stressful or emotional situations.
Collocations
lose composureto become emotional or flusteredmaintain composureto stay calm and in control
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Composure is often used to describe someone's ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 'composure' in formal or professional settings to describe emotional control.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'composure' (14th century), from Latin 'compositus' (composed), past participle of 'componere' (to put together).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe emotional control. Can be used both positively (maintaining composure) and negatively (losing composure).
Word Breakdown
com-
together
prefix-pose
to place or arrange
root-ure
state or condition
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