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self-possession

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self-pos·ses·sion (slfp-zshn)
n.
Full command of one's faculties, feelings, and behavior. See Synonyms at confidence.
self-pos·sessed adj.
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Noun1.self-possessionself-possession - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
self-command, will power, willpower, self-control, self-will, possession
firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolve, firmness, resolution - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
nerves - control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"
presence of mind - self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
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A something which was not coldness, nor yet indifference, but a sort of peculiar self-possession gave her the appearance of a very trustworthy, very capable and excellent governess; as if Fyne were a widower and the children not her own but only entrusted to her calm, efficient, unemotional care.
Chance by Conrad, Joseph View in context
He recovered his self-possession almost as suddenly as he had lost it.
The Frozen Deep by Collins, Wilkie View in context
She said the words with a self-possession which won her uncle's hearty approval.
Man And Wife by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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