aplomb

Plural: aplombs

Noun

• Self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.
• great coolness and composure under strain
• Self-confidence; poise; composure.
• The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer.
• The perpendicular; perpendicularity.

Examples

• His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait.
• She placed the obscure word ’QI’ on the board with absolute aplomb.

Synonyms

assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid