composure

/kəmˈpəʊʒə/noun

A calm and controlled state of mind, especially in a difficult situation.

Example sentence

“The pilot kept her composure during the emergency landing.”

Almost always kept, lost, regained, or maintained. 'Regain your composure' is the classic phrase.

Related words

comprehendTo fully understand the meaning or nature of something.composedTo create a whole by putting separate parts together.compriseTo include or be made up of; to have as parts.complyTo do what a rule, request, or order requires; to agree and go along with something.compromiseAn agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.compliantMeeting the requirements of rules, standards, or laws.