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composure
noun
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equanimity, composure, sangfroid mean evenness of mind under stress.
equanimity suggests a habit of mind that is only rarely disturbed under great strain.
composure implies the controlling of emotional or mental agitation by an effort of will or as a matter of habit.
sangfroid implies great coolness and steadiness under strain.
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“Composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/composure. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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