self-composed

self–com·posed

adj \-kəm-ˈpōzd\

Definition of SELF-COMPOSED

: having control over one's emotions : calm

— self–com·pos·ed·ly \-ˈpō-zəd-lē\ adverb

— self–com·posed·ness \-ˈpō-zəd-nəs, -ˈpōz(d)-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of SELF-COMPOSED

1838

Related to SELF-COMPOSED

Synonyms: collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried

Antonyms: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset

Related Words: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced; imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable; centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled; affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow; carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned; assured, confident, self-assured; aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent; bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid; relaxed, relieved, tranquilized (also tranquillized)

Near Antonyms: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried; jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense; high-strung, unstable, uptight

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