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aplomb

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Synonyms and Antonyms of aplomb

1 evenness of emotions or temper

youʼve handled a difficult situation with perfect aplomb

Synonyms of aplomb

calmness, collectedness, composedness, composure, cool, coolness, countenance, equanimity, equilibrium, imperturbability, placidity, repose, sangfroid, self-composedness, self-possession, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness

Words Related to aplomb

assurance, confidence, poise, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-trust

easygoingness, laid-backness

apathy, detachment, impassivity, indifference, insensibility, numbness, phlegm, unconcern

Near Antonyms of aplomb

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, care, concern, disquiet, solicitude, uneasiness, worry

excitability, excitableness, nervousness

Antonyms of aplomb

agitation, discomposure, perturbation

2 great faith in oneself or oneʼs abilities

carried herself with the dignity and aplomb of a born leader

Synonyms of aplomb

assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-trust

Words Related to aplomb

cockiness, complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egoism, egotism, hubris, overconfidence, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-applause, self-assumption, self-complacency, self-conceit, self-consequence, self-content, self-contentment, self-glorification, self-importance, self-opinion, self-partiality, self-satisfaction, smugness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vanity

calmness, composure, coolness, equanimity

self-poise, self-possession

assumption, bumptiousness, haughtiness, hauteur, huffiness, imperiousness, loftiness, lordliness, peremptoriness, presumptuousness, pretentiousness, superciliousness, superiority, toploftiness

Near Antonyms of aplomb

apprehension, doubt, misgiving

Antonyms of aplomb

diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubt

Synonym Discussion of aplomb

confidence, assurance, self-possession, aplomb mean a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment. confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.

- the confidence that comes from long experience

assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers.

- handled the cross-examination with complete assurance

self-possession implies an ease or coolness under stress that reflects perfect self-control and command of one's powers.

- answered the insolent question with complete self-possession

aplomb implies a manifest self-possession in trying or challenging situations.

- handled the reporters with great aplomb

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