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composed behavior

[kəmˈpoʊzd bɪˈheɪvjər]
nounpl: composed behaviors
comportamento calmo
1. Calm, controlled, and dignified manner of acting or conducting oneself
Despite the stressful situation, she maintained composed behavior throughout the meeting.
Apesar da situação estressante, ela manteve um comportamento calmo durante toda a reunião.
2. The state of being emotionally settled and self-controlled in one's actions
His composed behavior impressed everyone at the interview.
Seu comportamento controlado impressionou a todos na entrevista.
NYC Slang
keeping your cool
Synonyms
calm demeanorcontrolled conductpoised mannercomposed demeanorself-control
Antonyms
agitated behaviorfrantic conducterratic behavioruncontrolled demeanor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento tranquilo/comportamento controlado
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento tranquilo/compostura
Often emphasizes elegance and poise
São Paulo
comportamento controlado/atitude serena
Frequently used in formal and professional contexts
Portugal
comportamento sereno/compostura
Slightly more formal; 'compostura' is traditional Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's composure
stay cool
keep a stiff upper lip
maintain one's poise
not bat an eye
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