poised

[pɔɪzd]

poised Definition

• 1. having a composed and self-assured manner
• 2. balanced and ready for action
• 3. in a state of balance or equilibrium

Using poised: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was poised and confident during the interview.

• Example

  The athlete was poised at the starting line, ready to run.

• Example

  The dancer was poised on one foot, perfectly balanced.

• Example

  He had his hand poised over the button, ready to press it.

poised Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for poised

• confident
• collected
• composed
• balanced
• ready
• prepared
• self-assured

Antonyms for poised

• nervous
• unsteady
• unbalanced
• unprepared

Phrases with poised

• poised for something

  ready and prepared for something to happen

  Example

  The company is poised for growth in the coming year.

• poised to do something

  ready and likely to do something

  Example

  The team is poised to win the championship this year.

• poised between something and something

  in a state of uncertainty or indecision between two options

  Example

  She was poised between accepting the job offer and staying at her current job.

Origins of poised

from French 'poiser', meaning 'to weigh'

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Summary: poised in Brief

The term 'poised' [pɔɪzd] describes someone or something that is composed, self-assured, and ready for action. It can also refer to being in a state of balance or equilibrium. Examples include 'She was poised and confident during the interview' and 'The athlete was poised at the starting line, ready to run.' Phrases like 'poised for something' and 'poised to do something' denote readiness and preparation, while 'poised between something and something' implies indecision.