equanimous vs poised

equanimous and poised both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equanimous	No	Yes	No	No
poised	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, equanimous and poised are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of equanimous include collected, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed.

equanimous (adjective)	poised (adjective)
in full control of your faculties	marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
	in full control of your faculties