self-collected

adjective

Definition of self-collectednext
as in collected

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  1. collected
  2. composed
  3. undisturbed
  4. unruffled
Adjective
  • For several years, large majorities of Americans have reported being concerned about how companies use their data, while also having minimal understanding of how collected data is actually used.
    — David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The collected luggage includes roller bags, duffel bags, suitcases and backpacks.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Definition of collected
Adjective
  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Replacement Ryunosuke Ito, plucked from Meiji University, had a composed debut, including laying on a try for Matsunaga, who was five for five off the tee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • Add the lamb patties and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 7 to 9 minutes.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Business was so slow the first month that their daughter Darsee, then in kindergarten, could sit on the floor for hours playing with beads, undisturbed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of undisturbed
Adjective
  • 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
  • Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Definition of unruffled
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