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collectedness

collectedness

6.5
A calm and steady way of behaving in difficult situations
  • noun
  • /kəˈlɛktɪdnəs/
translation icon : calma
  • His collectedness in stressful situations earned him the admiration of his colleagues.

Examples

  • Most surprisingly, the whole evening felt as if Obama thought he was back in 2008, needing only to demonstrate a sense of cool, calm collectedness to persuade the voters that they could do what they desperately wanted to do: change course.

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  • In the face of adversity, her collectedness allowed her to make sound decisions.

  • Even during the storm, he maintained his collectedness and led his team with confidence.

Synonyms

composure
vscollectedness
38 5.1

Calm control of your feelings and actions in a difficult situation

is the enduring quality rather than a temporary state of calm
calmness
vscollectedness
9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

is about controlled emotion under difficulty rather than general peacefulness
equanimity
vscollectedness
  • Formal
8 8.6

A calm, steady mind when things are difficult

is focused on control of emotions rather than even mental balance
aplomb
vscollectedness
8 8.2

Confidence and calm when you are under pressure

is calm control without highlighting personal confidence or assurance
centeredness
vscollectedness
  • US
2 5.8

Being calm, balanced, and focused inside yourself

is specifically control of emotions rather than inner balance and focus
self-possession
vscollectedness
1 6.7

A calm, confident control of your feelings and actions in difficult situations

is calm control without the extra emphasis on confidence
imperturbability
vscollectedness
1 9.0

Ability to stay calm and not show worry under pressure

is more about steady control than simply not feeling upset
unflappability
vscollectedness
1 7.9

Staying calm and composed in difficult or stressful situations

is inner emotional control rather than only an outward steady manner
composedness
vscollectedness
6.8

Calm control of your feelings when things are difficult

is the overall lasting quality rather than just a brief steadiness
imperturbableness
vscollectedness
9.9

A calm, steady state during difficult situations

is the quality of calm control rather than just the lack of disturbance
unruffled demeanor
vscollectedness
6.3

A calm, steady way to behave when things are difficult

is the inward management of emotions rather than only outward appearance
calm personality
vscollectedness
2.7

A person who does not get nervous in difficult situations

is the situational ability to stay calm, not a broad personal trait

Antonyms

anxiety
423 3.5

A worried, nervous feeling that makes you unable to relax

How Calm

collectedness
6.5
composure
38 5.1
calmness
9 2.7

Surface Forms

collectedness singular
collectednesses plural

Morphology

collectedness = collected (semi-transparent) = collect + ed + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'collected', so the derivation from the adjective is straightforward.

Etymology

Collectedness comes from the word collect, which has Latin parts com- 'together' and legere 'to gather', and is the same root as collection. Think of a person who has 'gathered' their thoughts inside — that's why collectedness means being calm and in control.