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

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.