Regain composure: meaning, definitions and examples

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regain composure

 

[ rɪˈɡeɪn kəmˈpoʊʒər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in stressful situations

To regain composure means to regain one's self-control and calmness after feeling stressed or overwhelmed. It involves taking a moment to breathe deeply, focus on the present moment, and let go of any negative emotions or distractions.

Synonyms

calm down, collect oneself, compose oneself

Examples of usage

  • After the heated argument, she took a few deep breaths to regain her composure.
  • He needed a moment to himself to regain his composure before facing the difficult decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "regain composure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperar a compostura

🇮🇳 संयम पुनः प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 Fassung wiedergewinnen

🇮🇩 mengendalikan diri kembali

🇺🇦 відновити самовладання

🇵🇱 odzyskać opanowanie

🇯🇵 落ち着きを取り戻す

🇫🇷 retrouver son calme

🇪🇸 recuperar la compostura

🇹🇷 sakinliğini yeniden kazanmak

🇰🇷 침착을 되찾다

🇸🇦 استعادة الهدوء

🇨🇿 znovu získat klid

🇸🇰 znovu nadobudnúť pokoj

🇨🇳 恢复镇静

🇸🇮 ponovno pridobiti zbranost

🇮🇸 endurheimta ró

🇰🇿 өзін-өзі ұстау

🇬🇪 მშვიდობის დაბრუნება

🇦🇿 özünü toplamaq

🇲🇽 recuperar la compostura

Word origin

The term 'regain composure' originated from the combination of 'regain,' meaning to get back something that was lost or taken away, and 'composure,' which refers to a state of being calm and in control of oneself. The phrase is commonly used in situations where individuals need to recover their emotional balance and handle stress effectively.