SELF-COLLECTED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

self-collected

adjective

Definition of self-collected

as in collected

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Adjective

Data brokers legally comb the internet for such information, build profiles using the collected information, and sell those profiles to anyone who’ll pay.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Paired with the Emme play table, this duo creates the kind of collected look that feels professionally layered.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

Definition of collected

Adjective

There’s the person who shows up to the executive team meeting, composed and strategic.

— Nicole DuBois, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Each component is prepared separately, allowing the individual flavors and textures to shine before coming together in a balanced, composed bowl.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

Remove half of meat from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag; season lightly with kosher salt and sear in a single layer, undisturbed, until lightly browned underneath, about 1 minute.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Cook for 6 minutes, undisturbed, or until browned on the undersides and beginning to firm, then flip with a spatula.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of undisturbed

Adjective

The arc of the descent is so perfect, his reappearance so unruffled, that at first the plunge appears to be a Buster Keaton-esque pratfall.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026

Definition of unruffled

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