Antonyms for composure

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuhm-poh-zher

Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpoʊ ʒər

Definition of composure

Origin : c.1600, "composition" (also, in early use, with many senses now given to compound), from compose + -ure. Sense of "tranquility, calmness" is first recorded 1660s, from composed "calm" (1620s). For sense, cf. colloquial to fall apart "to lose one's composure."

noun calmness, collectedness

Example sentences :

Had the encounter been anticipated his composure would perhaps have failed him.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I remembered the object of my visit, and struggled for composure.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

I will now favor the company with a song of my own composure.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

There was no lessening of the bride's composure as she replied, with a little shrug.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

That day she embroidered with her usual application and composure.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Yet they behaved with Oriental composure and calmly accepted the inevitable.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

The mice, he avers, enjoyed the pleasures of the chase with composure.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

He remained silent for a few moments, that she might regain her composure.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

She answered with composure, 'I should think that very likely.'
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

I endeavoured to listen with composure to whatever was going on.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for composure

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