Self-possession
11self-possession — self′ posses′sion n. the quality of being self possessed • Etymology: 1735–45 …
12self-possession — self control, restraint of oneself …
13self-possession — Synonyms and related words: aplomb, assurance, ataraxy, balance, calmness, composure, confidence, constraint, control, coolness, discipline, equability, equanimity, equilibrium, imperturbability, independence, level head, levelheadedness, phlegm …
14self-possession — noun the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior • Syn: ↑self control, ↑possession, ↑willpower, ↑will power, ↑self command, ↑self will • Hypernyms: ↑resoluteness, ↑ …
15self-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 …
16self-possession — n. Calmness, composure, coolness, self command, self control, equanimity …
17self-possession — See: self possessed …
18self-possession — noun Date: 1745 control of one s emotions or reactions especially when under stress ; presence of mind, composure Synonyms: see confidence …
19self-possession — noun a) confidence in ones own powers b) calmness and composure, especially when under stress …
20self-confidence — self confident, adj. self confidently, adv. /self kon fi deuhns, self /, n. 1. realistic confidence in one s own judgment, ability, power, etc. 2. excessive or inflated confidence in one s own judgment, ability, etc. [1630 40] Syn. 1. assurance,… …
