composure
noun/kəmˈpoʊʒər/
Frequency rank: #10,824 most common English word
Meaning
A calm and controlled state of mind, especially in difficult situations.
Example sentence
Despite the chaos around her, she maintained her composure and spoke calmly to the crowd.
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