Synonyms of calmness

calmness

noun

1

as in restfulness

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

the unusual calmness of the lake gave its surface a strikingly glassy appearance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restfulness
• serenity
• sereneness
• quietness
• quiet
• calm
• quietude
• tranquility
• peacefulness
• peace
• silence
• stillness
• placidity
• still
• hush
• lull
• repose
• respite
• pause
• harmony
• casualness
• comity
• concord
• informality
• mildness
• relaxedness
• soothingness
• easygoingness
• laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unrest
• turmoil
• commotion
• bustle
• tumult
• pandemonium
• hubbub
• uproar
• noise
• unquietness
• hurly-burly
• clamor
• din
• racket

2

as in composure

evenness of emotions or temper

her resolute calmness in a crisis serves her well as a nurse in the emergency room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• composure
• serenity
• equanimity
• collectedness
• coolness
• imperturbability
• equilibrium
• tranquility
• sangfroid
• placidity
• self-possession
• aplomb
• confidence
• countenance
• assurance
• tranquilness
• cool
• repose
• composedness
• self-assurance
• self-confidence
• poise
• self-composedness
• indifference
• self-assuredness
• impassivity
• self-trust
• unconcern
• numbness
• apathy
• detachment
• easygoingness
• insensibility
• phlegm
• laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agitation
• anxiety
• perturbation
• concern
• uneasiness
• apprehension
• care
• disquiet
• solicitude
• worry
• alarm
• discomposure
• nervousness
• excitability
• anxiousness
• apprehensiveness
• disturbance
• excitableness

3

as in peacefulness

freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

a teacher who handles even the most vexing situations with a clearheaded calmness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peacefulness
• peace
• serenity
• calm
• ease
• sereneness
• tranquility
• placidity
• contentment
• heartsease
• comfort
• relief
• solace
• content
• quietude
• consolation
• quiet
• repose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• anxiety
• agitation
• uneasiness
• apprehension
• anguish
• concern
• alarm
• stress
• worry
• care
• tension
• vexation
• perturbation
• anxiousness
• strain
• nervousness
• distress
• disturbance
• discomfort
• apprehensiveness
• desperation
• fear
• dismay
• consternation
• tenseness
• distraction
• uncertainty
• doubt
• upset
• torment
• suspense
• desperateness
• edginess
• jitters
• discomposure
• dread
• jumpiness
• foreboding
• fearfulness
• misgiving
• incertitude
• presentiment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of calmness

Many teach-abroad programs where people can teach English as a foreign language in Thailand cite that smiling often with children and colleagues is key to showing respect, good manners and calmness. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Ous’ goal came from the penalty spot; that gave us a bit more calmness. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The dogs are selected and trained for traits including calmness, reliability and affection. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

At the end of the day, in my experience, calmness among leaders creates confidence among teams. — Nathan Mitchell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Jia found that many of the current chatbots did not include features that embodied human values including trust, well-being and calmness. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Some mainland readers also visit the stores for non-political reasons, such as for their niche books or simply for their calmness. — Kanis Leung, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2026

Unlike his uneven performances throughout training camp, Klubnik showed poise and calmness, helping the Jets’ offense march down the field. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026