collected

adjective

col·lect·ed kə-ˈlek-təd

Synonyms of collected next

: gathered together

the collected works of Scott

: possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort

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

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

Example Sentences

the collected works of Shakespeare She seemed completely cool, calm, and collected during her speech.

Recent Examples on the Web For its X-Thousand Dog Study, Loyal collected saliva from about 1,600 dogs, including 187 breeds. —

Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Jan. 2023 The Sun as seen on the left is showing its relatively cool, calm and collected personality, which takes hold during the low point in its 11-year cycle. —

Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2016 To avenge her ancestor's death, Thornhill awoke Tyler's Hyde monster with a plant derivative and collected body parts of the Hyde's victims to prepare for a ritual meant to reawaken the dead Puritan founder of Jericho. —

Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 29 Nov. 2022 The collected testimony of witnesses is inevitably a kind of group elegy for something loved and gone. —

Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2022 The team reviewed data on water levels gathered hourly by sensors installed in the river and throughout the riparian area and collected water samples — including from below the ground's surface to monitor nutrient and contaminant levels. —

People Staff, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2022 This year, the series published its 41st issue and seventh collected volume. —

Christian Holub, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2022 Reminiscent of a witchy woodland escape, the moody room is adorned with collected treasures and mushroom motifs. —

Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 8 Oct. 2022 The blue color scheme continues through throw pillows and blankets, creating an eclectic, collected vibe. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 See More

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'collected.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.