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

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

Banderas explained that his split from Griffith was smooth, and the two actors have remained on good terms thanks to the calmness of their breakup. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026