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Adjective
Example: “Try to stay calm during the exam.”
Synonyms: peaceful, relaxed
Antonyms: nervous, angry
Noun
Example: “He has a quick temper.”
Synonyms: mood, temperament
Antonyms: calmness
Example: “She answered with poise.”
Synonyms: composure, balance
Antonyms: panic
Example: “Teenagers often feel social angst.”
Synonyms: anxiety, worry
Antonyms: calm
Verb
Example: “His words may provoke anger.”
Synonyms: trigger, cause
Example: “A storm is coming.”
Synonyms: bad weather, tempest
Example: “Excessive rumination can increase anxiety.”
Synonyms: reflection, brooding
Antonyms: action, distraction
Example: “She became hysterical when she heard the news.”
Synonyms: uncontrollable, frantic
Antonyms: calm, composed
Example: “His response was overly histrionic.”
Synonyms: dramatic, theatrical
Antonyms: restrained, calm
Example: “Thankfully, the journey was uneventful.”
Synonyms: calm, ordinary
Antonyms: dramatic, eventful
Example: “The race gave him a rush of adrenaline.”
Synonyms: stress hormone, rush
Example: “There was a lot of fuss before the guests arrived.”
Synonyms: noise, trouble
Example: “I like to relax after work.”
Synonyms: rest, calm down
Antonyms: stress
Adverb
Example: “He remained unnervingly calm during the emergency.”
Synonyms: disturbingly, alarmingly
Antonyms: reassuringly, comfortingly
Example: “The animal had to be tranquilized before treatment.”
Synonyms: sedate, calm
Antonyms: stimulate, agitate
Example: “The statement was seen as a deliberate provocation.”
Synonyms: incitement, taunt
Antonyms: appeasement, calm
Example: “She indignantly denied the accusation.”
Synonyms: resentfully, angrily
Antonyms: calmly, meekly
Example: “The news stunned the entire team.”
Synonyms: shock, amaze
Example: “He was shaking with rage after the news.”
Synonyms: fury, anger
Example: “She was upset after the argument.”
Synonyms: sad, disturbed
Antonyms: calm, happy
Example: “Everyone hopes for peace.”
Synonyms: calm, harmony
Antonyms: war
Example: “He was angry about the delay.”
Synonyms: mad, upset
Example: “She laughed hysterically at the absurd irony.”
Synonyms: wildly
Antonyms: calmly
Example: “His calm temperament helps in crises.”
Synonyms: disposition
Example: “The negotiation ended stressfully, with no clear outcome.”
Synonyms: tensely
Example: “Don’t panic—follow the steps calmly.”
Synonyms: fear
Example: “His comment caused a public furor.”
Synonyms: uproar
Example: “Don’t freak out—there’s still time.”
Synonyms: panic
Antonyms: stay calm
Example: “He couldn’t hide his anger.”
Synonyms: rage
Example: “He spoke angrily.”
Synonyms: madly
Example: “I feel uneasy today.”
Synonyms: nervous
Example: “Please remain calm.”
Synonyms: stay
Antonyms: leave
Example: “She reacted histrionically to minor criticism.”
Synonyms: dramatically
Example: “The news shocked everyone.”
Synonyms: astonish
Example: “Please don’t disturb me.”
Synonyms: interrupt
/vɪˈsɪsɪtuːd/
Example: “He accepted life’s vicissitudes calmly.”
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