SELF-POISED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

self-poised

adjective

Definition of self-poised

as in imperturbable

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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

The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The trailer also teases Fielder getting some FaceTime with Holmes’s husband, Billy Evans, who appears to have an unshakable belief in his wife.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of unshakable

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Philo hasn’t been as flashy as Chambliss during the Gators’ fast start, but has been efficient and unflappable at the controls of an attack setting a torrid pace while averaging 54 points.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Bimobil The vehicle base in this case was a pristine, deep-red Land Cruiser cab-chassis that exemplifies Bimobil's unflappable travel-anywhere spirit just as keenly as the brand's own expedition camping modules.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of unflappable

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Ismael Saibari — Morocco/Bayern Munich (+1) Marked his first match since leaving PSV for Bayern Munich by sending the Netherlands home with a nerveless penalty to win the shootout.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 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

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Each piece is self-contained and specific, vivid in detail and driven by story.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
They’re meant to be neat, self-contained, and easy to manage without dripping, crumbling, or requiring a balancing act at a cocktail table.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of self-contained

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In general, the Strengthening Institutions Program seeks to help schools become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
So in some areas, Gaza was once self-sufficient, in terms of producing olive oil, olives, zucchini, eggplants, cucumbers, and peppers, and of course tomatoes.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of self-sufficient

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