Abashed and Composed

Opposite meaning words

Abashed adjective - Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious.

Show all Definitions

Composed is an antonym for abashed in topics: embarrassed, ill at ease.

Nearby Words: abashment, abashing

Composed adjective - Serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress.

Usage example: I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time

Show all Definitions

Abashed is an antonym for composed.

Cite this Source

Composed and Abashed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abashed/composed

Abashed & Composed. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abashed/composed>.

Composed or Abashed. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abashed/composed.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "abashed" and "composed" have occurred on timeline