self-possessed
3
7.2
- adjective
- /ˌsɛlf pəˈzɛst/
:
sereno
- In stressful situations, being self-possessed allows one to make better decisions.
And they're not going out of their way, which can seem like they're very confident, they're very composed, they're self possessed.
- And they're not going out of their way, which can seem like they're very confident, they're very composed, they're self possessed.
- There is no commonality, I don't think, other than people who are super self possessed and they're very focused and they don't give up.
- At least being self possessed of what you know so you can advocate for yourself in a job search or a promotion is important.
Examples
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And the children flourish, vibrant, funny, and blithely self-possessed.
Fiction book (1993) -
As self-possessed as Tia was, she would do very well in brainship service.
Fiction book (1992) -
Over the difficult course of it, she is obviously becoming more self-possessed, more at ease.
Fiction book (1992) -
One look and you knew she was solid, self-reliant, and utterly self-possessed.
Fiction book (1998) -
In his dream, he got up, feeling self-possessed, and brushed the road dirt off his shiny suit.
Fiction book (1990) -
She seemed remarkably sane and self-possessed.
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There are times when I think he's nutty as a fruitcake, but he is always very self-possessed and seems to always know exactly what he is doing.
Fiction book (1994) -
Wade Van Dore said she was self-possessed in moments of crisis and that "outward calmness seemed to be hers by birthright."
Academic text (1996) -
Despite the unexpected challenges, she remained self-possessed and handled the situation calmly.
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His self-possessed demeanor impressed everyone during the tense meeting.
Synonyms
715
2.5
Feeling sure about yourself or what will happen
11
4.1
Confident about your abilities and decisions
11
3.2
Feeling sure about your own abilities and worth
3
3.7
Calm and not easily annoyed or angry
2
5.9
A person who is calm and does not show strong feelings
1
5.1
Calm and confident in a difficult situation
1
9.5
Calm and steady in difficult situations
Calm and in control during a difficult situation
Calm and in control of your feelings in difficult situations
Feeling very sure about your abilities and success
How Composed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Self-possessed combines self and possessed, where possessed here means 'to have' rather than 'to be owned by a spirit'. So a self-possessed person 'has' themselves and stays calm and in control of their feelings.