equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain.
accepted her troubles with equanimity
composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit.
maintaining his composure even under hostile questioning
sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain.
handled the situation with professional sangfroid
Examples of composure in a Sentence
After the initial shock she regained her composure.
kept his composure in spite of the repeated provocations
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Strong, who had never experienced a close postseason game since arriving at UConn, struggled to keep her composure against South Carolinaโs relentless defensive pressure.โ๐ Image Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 The bright white will bring a sense of cleanliness and composure to your bathroom vanity, even if under the sink is far from it.โ๐ Image Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 That composure extends into daily usability.โ๐ Image New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026 Other guidance stresses maintaining composure during disputes.โ๐ Image Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for composure
