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

The collected data feeds into Cyvl’s Infrastructure Intelligence Platform, where proprietary AI algorithms assess conditions down to the smallest crack or sign of deficiency. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025

Different birds, different behaviors The collected recordings were analyzed by BirdNET, an AI system that can identify bird species based on their calls. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025

When the 24-year-old nets, the defender does his best to maintain his cool, calm and collected persona. —Art De Roché, New York Times, 30 Sep. 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