CEFR C1

self-collected

adjective

Meaning

Calm and composed, especially in a stressful or challenging situation; having one's thoughts and emotions under control.

Examples

Despite the sudden power outage, the flight attendant remained self-collected and calmly instructed passengers.
His self-collected demeanor during the crisis inspired confidence in his team members.

Synonyms: calm, composed, poised, unflappable

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self-collected (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlf kəˈlɛktɪd/

Definition

Calm and composed, especially in a stressful or challenging situation; having one's thoughts and emotions under control.

Examples

Despite the sudden power outage, the flight attendant remained self-collected and calmly instructed passengers.
His self-collected demeanor during the crisis inspired confidence in his team members.
She delivered her speech with a self-collected grace, even though it was her first time speaking in public.

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