collected

adjective

col·​lect·​ed kə-ˈlek-təd 

1

: gathered together

the collected works of Scott

2

: possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort

3

of a horse's gait : performed slowly and restrainedly with the animal's center of gravity toward the hindquarters compare extended

collectedly adverb

collectedness noun

Synonyms of collected

• composed
• calm
• serene
• possessed
• peaceful

Choose the Right Synonym for collected

cool, composed, collected, unruffled, imperturbable, nonchalant mean free from agitation or excitement.

cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.

kept a cool head

composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.

the composed pianist gave a flawless concert

collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.

the nurse stayed calm and collected

unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.

harried but unruffled

imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.

the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling

nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.

a nonchalant driver

Examples of collected in a Sentence

the collected works of Shakespeare

She seemed completely cool, calm, and collected during her speech.

Recent Examples on the Web

The collected data is then processed into a living digital record that supports human decision-making, risk detection, and long-term documentation. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025

Wideman is certainly a talented enough writer to build a monument to in the form of collected works. —Literary Hub, 20 Nov. 2025

Nile can tell that Aggie is disappointed that all the collected material suggests his innocence. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025

The collected premium cushions downside risk and enhances the effective yield on capital at risk. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of collect entry 2

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing collected

• calm, cool, and collected
• self-collected

Rhymes for collected

• affected
• bisected
• connected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• directed
• dissected
• effected
• ejected

Kids Definition

collected

adjective

col·​lect·​ed kə-ˈlek-təd 

: being calm and in control of oneself

collectedly adverb

collectedness noun