self-poised

adjective

Definition of self-poisednext
as in imperturbable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-poised
  1. imperturbable
  2. disciplined
  3. unshakable
  4. unflappable
  5. nerveless
  6. self-contained
  7. self-composed
  8. self-sufficient
Adjective
  • The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of imperturbable
Adjective
  • Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • On has instead built its strategy around premium pricing and disciplined supply.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of disciplined
Adjective
  • No one expected Joint to suddenly start serving like Williams or possess her unshakable self-confidence.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Ten films and four Toy Story sequels later, his joyful tunes have left an unshakable legacy at Disney.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of unshakable
Adjective
  • One night at the tables, Pughsley met a man named Tommy Hunt, who seemed unflappable no matter the size of the pot.
    — Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026
  • The service Sleek, steady, unflappable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Definition of unflappable
Adjective
  • His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of nerveless
Adjective
  • Some of the scam compounds in Cambodia were like cities themselves, massive and self-contained, with supermarkets, karaoke bars, barber shops, pharmacies, and other services inside them.
    — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 21 June 2026
  • Not separate, but self-contained, with their own rhythm of light, materiality, and silence.
    — Mary Holland, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Definition of self-contained
Adjective
  • The first song that the Beatles sang was self-composed, in itself a huge change.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
  • In concert, Ochoa mixes traditional and self-composed son cubano numbers with boleros, guarachas and tangos.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
Definition of self-composed
Adjective
  • With its home-preparedness checklist that aims to make citizens self-sufficient for at least a week, the brochure advises keeping at the ready a backpack filled with basics, including water, batteries, and a wireless radio.
    — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
  • Suleyman has stated his goal is to make Microsoft AI a self-sufficient, top-tier lab.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Definition of self-sufficient
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“Self-poised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-poised. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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