- self-possession
- noun Date: 1745 control of one's emotions or reactions especially when under stress ; presence of mind, composure Synonyms: see confidence
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self-possession — (n.) command of one s emotions, 1745, from SELF (Cf. self) + POSSESSION (Cf. possession) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
self-possession — [self′pə zesh′ən] n. full possession or control of one s feelings, actions, etc.; self command; composure SYN. CONFIDENCE self possessed adj … English World dictionary
Self-possession — Self pos*ses sion, n. The possession of one s powers; calmness; self command; presence of mind; composure. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-possession — self possession, *confidence, self confidence, assurance, self assurance, aplomb Analogous words: *equanimity, composure: coolness, collectedness, imperturbability, nonchalance (see corresponding adjectives at COOL): poise, savoir faire, *tact … New Dictionary of Synonyms
self-possession — self possessed ► ADJECTIVE ▪ calm, confident, and in control of one s feelings. DERIVATIVES self possession noun … English terms dictionary
self-possession — index composure, sufferance Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
self-possession — N UNCOUNT Self possession is the quality of being self possessed. She found her customary self possession had deserted her. Syn: self assurance … English dictionary
self-possession — savitvarda statusas T sritis švietimas apibrėžtis Valios galia išlaikyti rimtį vidinių konfliktų ir grėsmės situacijose. atitikmenys: angl. self possession vok. Selbstbeherrschung rus. самообладание … Enciklopedinis edukologijos žodynas
self-possession — savitvarda statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Gebėjimas išlaikyti psichinę pusiausvyrą kritiškomis aplinkybėmis: valdyti savo jausmus, tvardyti neigiamas arba teigiamas emocijas, slopinti impulsyvias paskatas, ūmias reakcijas,… … Sporto terminų žodynas
self-possession — /self peuh zesh euhn, self /, n. the quality of being self possessed; control of one s feelings, behavior, etc.; composure; poise. [1735 45] * * * … Universalium
self-possession — self′ posses′sion n. the quality of being self possessed • Etymology: 1735–45 … From formal English to slang
