unpoised Definition
not balanced or steady; lacking composure or self-assurance.
Using unpoised: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unpoised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was unpoised and stumbled on the stage.
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His unpoised behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
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The unpoised vase fell off the table and shattered into pieces.
unpoised Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: unpoised in Brief
'Unpoised' [ˌʌnpɔɪzd] is an adjective that describes something or someone that is not balanced or steady, lacking composure or self-assurance. It is often used to describe physical objects or people's behavior, such as 'The unpoised vase fell off the table and shattered into pieces.' or 'Her unpoised behavior made everyone uncomfortable.' Synonyms include 'unbalanced', 'unsteady', 'awkward', 'nervous', and 'unsettled'. Antonyms include 'poised', 'balanced', 'steady', 'composed', and 'confident'.
