Composed and Startled

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Composed adjective - Free from emotional or mental agitation.

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Startled is an antonym for composed.

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.

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Composed is an antonym for startled.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler

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Startled and Composed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/composed/startled

Composed & Startled. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/composed/startled>.

Startled or Composed. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/composed/startled.

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