self-possession

self-pos·ses·sion (s

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Full command of one's faculties, feelings, and behavior. See Synonyms at confidence.

self-pos·sessed adj.

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Noun

self-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

self-possession

noun self-assurance, confidence, composure, poise, cool (slang), aplomb, sang-froid, unflappability (informal), self-command She found her customary self-possession had deserted her.

Translations

self-possession [ˌselfpəˈzeʃən] N → serenidad f, autodominio m

self-possession [ˌsɛlfpəˈzɛʃ/ən] n → padronanza di sé

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aplomb
composure
confidence
coolness
diffidence
discombobulated
disconcerted
equanimity
firmness of purpose
nerves
nonchalance
phlegm
poise
presence of mind
resoluteness
sang-froid
self-assurance
self-command
self-control

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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