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composure

Noun

IPA /kəmˈpəʊʒə/

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A calm state in which you control your emotions and behaviour, especially when a situation is stressful or upsetting.

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composure/kəmˈpəʊʒə/

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She took a deep breath to regain her composure.
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composure — A calm state in which you control your emotions and behaviour, especially when a situation is stressful or upsetting.

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A calm state in which you control your emotions and behaviour, especially when a situation is stressful or upsetting.

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Formed from compose and the noun ending -ure.

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Regain your composure means become calm again after feeling upset or nervous.

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