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poised in Dutch

poised in Dutch is zelfverzekerd, bereid — poised means calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner.

poised in Dutch

zelfverzekerd
adj
Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
bereid
adj
Ready, prepared.

What does "poised" mean?

  1. adj Calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner.
    "The spokesperson stayed poised despite the barrage of questions."
  2. adj Ready and about to do something.
    "The company is poised to launch its product next month."
  3. adj Balanced or held steady in position.
    "The waiter walked past, a full tray poised on one hand."
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poised in a sentence

  • The spokesperson stayed poised despite the barrage of questions.
  • The company is poised to launch its product next month.
  • Investors are poised to react the moment rates change.
  • The waiter walked past, a full tray poised on one hand.

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What is "poised" in Dutch?

"poised" in Dutch is zelfverzekerd, bereid. poised means: Calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner.

How do you use "poised" in a sentence?

Example: "The spokesperson stayed poised despite the barrage of questions." In Dutch, "poised" is zelfverzekerd, bereid.

Are there other ways to say "poised" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "poised": zelfverzekerd, bereid.

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