SELF-POISE Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

self-poise

noun

Definition of self-poise

as in composure

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Noun

There’s often a moment leading up to a loss when the doubt creeps in, the confidence gets rattled and the composure gets compromised.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
The 32-year-old Honduran admitted to fighting to try to keep his composure.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of composure

Noun

Weak laws and weaker willpower A recent Gallup poll found the majority of Americans, 56% to 58%, want stricter gun laws, while measures like background checks has close to 90% support in both parties, per Pew.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
For one season, before recovery and routine returned, the players stripped away all pretense and showed their hearts and willpower.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of willpower

Noun

Tiny creatures like crabs and ants traveled huge distances, encountering all sorts of dangers—driven by the instinct to lay eggs and reproduce at any cost.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
A week ago, the Chiefs blamed their lack of pass rush on an inability to force third-and-distance spots.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of distance

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Success requires self-discipline, resilience and the ability to stay productive without the structure of a traditional office.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some employ chatbots for fun or companionship, but many others use them to support their mental health care—from attempting to self-diagnose conditions to helping with self-discipline.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 June 2026

Definition of self-discipline

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