noun B1 Intermediate

calmness

KAHM-nuhs

Calmness (noun) means the quality of being calm; a settled, untroubled state. Example: “His calmness under pressure impressed the whole team.”

noun

The quality of being calm; a settled, untroubled state.

"His calmness under pressure impressed the whole team."

"There was a strange calmness to the sea before the storm hit."

How to use calmness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA peaceful, steady state, whether in a person, a place, or the weather.

Word forms

calmnesses plural

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Etymology

From calm plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

Synonyms

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calm composure equanimity

Antonyms

disturbance anxietie nervousness anxiety agitation apprehension irritation tension

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Frequently asked questions

What does “calmness” mean?

The word “calmness” means the quality of being calm; a settled, untroubled state. In plain terms, a peaceful, steady state, whether in a person, a place, or the weather.

How do you pronounce “calmness”?

“Calmness” is pronounced KAHM-nuhs (/ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “calmness” in a sentence?

Here is “calmness” used in a sentence: “His calmness under pressure impressed the whole team.”

What is the opposite of “calmness”?

The opposite of “calmness” — its antonyms — are disturbance, anxietie, nervousness, anxiety and agitation.

What part of speech is “calmness”?

“Calmness” is a noun.

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