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regain composure

[ rɪˈɡeɪn kəmˈpoʊʒər ]

Verb

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
regain composure	Duplicate entry, already described above.
compose oneself	Similar to 'collect oneself', this phrase suggests an effort to regain control over emotions or thoughts, usually in a more formal or composed setting. She had a brief pause to compose herself before walking into the interview room. Despite the chaos around him, he managed to compose himself and speak calmly.
calm down	This term is commonly used in everyday situations when someone needs to become less agitated, anxious, or angry. It can be directed at oneself or at others. Seeing that he was getting angry, his friend told him to calm down and think rationally. She needed a moment to calm down after the argument.
collect oneself	This phrase is used in more formal or introspective contexts, indicating a need to gather one's thoughts and emotions before proceeding, often after a confusing or emotional experience. After the unexpected news, she stepped outside to collect herself before returning to the meeting. He took a moment to collect himself before continuing his presentation.

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

Etymology

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.