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self-possession

self-pos·ses·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [self puh-zesh-uh n]
    • /sɛlf pəˈzɛʃ ən/
    • /self pəˈzeʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self puh-zesh-uh n]
    • /sɛlf pəˈzɛʃ ən/

Definitions of self-possession word

  • noun self-possession the quality of being self-possessed; control of one's feelings, behavior, etc.; composure; poise. 1
  • noun self-possession composure, control 1
  • uncountable noun self-possession Self-possession is the quality of being self-possessed. 0
  • noun self-possession full possession or control of one's feelings, actions, etc.; self-command; composure 0
See all 4 definitions of self-possession

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Origin of self-possession

First appearance:

before 1735
One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45

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Parts of speech for Self-possession

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-possession

self-possession popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for self-possession

noun self-possession

  • aplomb — If you do something with aplomb, you do it with confidence in a relaxed way.
  • ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
  • ataraxy — a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.
  • composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
  • conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
All 21 Synonyms of self-possession

Related words

  • abash

    to cause to feel ill at ease, embarrassed, or confused; make ashamed

  • aplomb

    If you do something with aplomb, you do it with confidence in a relaxed way.

  • composure

    Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.

  • disconcert

    to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: Her angry reply disconcerted me completely.

  • equanimity

    Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, esp. in a difficult situation.

  • phlegm

    the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, especially that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold.
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