forced calm
Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words
a state of calmness that is artificial and hides true feelings
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Examples (10)
- She maintained a forced calm during the interview, even as her hands trembled.
- His smile was thin, his voice steady with a forced calm that fooled no one.
- With a forced calm, the spokesperson read the statement to the press.
- I answered with forced calm, though my heart was racing.
- They tried to project a forced calm to reassure the children.
- Under scrutiny, the CEO adopted a forced calm and deflected the question.
- After the accident, he spoke in a forced calm that betrayed his panic.
- A forced calm settled over the room as the verdict was announced.
- She texted back in forced calm, masking her disappointment.
- He could not keep up the forced calm once the truth came out.