self-possession (noun)
1self-possession — self possessed ► ADJECTIVE ▪ calm, confident, and in control of one s feelings. DERIVATIVES self possession noun …
2self-possession — noun the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior • Syn: ↑self control, ↑possession, ↑willpower, ↑will power, ↑self command, ↑self will • Hypernyms: ↑resoluteness, ↑ …
3self-possession — noun Date: 1745 control of one s emotions or reactions especially when under stress ; presence of mind, composure Synonyms: see confidence …
4self-possession — noun a) confidence in ones own powers b) calmness and composure, especially when under stress …
5self-possession — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. self assurance, poise, presence of mind; see confidence 2 , restraint 1 . See Synonym Study at confidence . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun 1. A firm belief in one s own powers: aplomb, assurance, confidence, self assurance …
6self-possessed — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ calm, confident, and in control of one s feelings. DERIVATIVES self possession noun …
7self-possessed — UK / US adjective someone who is self possessed behaves in a calm and confident way in difficult situations Derived word: self possession noun uncountable …
8self-possessed — /sɛlf pəˈzɛst / (say self puh zest) adjective having or showing control of one s feelings, behaviour, etc. –self possession, noun …
9self-possessed — adjective calm, confident, and in control of one s feelings. Derivatives self possession noun …
10self-possessed — adjective calm, confident, and in control of your feelings, even in difficult or unexpected situations self possession noun (U) …
