Definition of self-possessed
:having or showing self-possession :composed in mind or manner :calm
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Updated on: 11 Sep 2017
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First Known Use of self-possessed
1795
self-possessed Synonyms
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collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworriedAntonyms
agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upsetRelated Words
even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced; imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable; centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled; affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow; carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned; assured, confident, self-assured; aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent; bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid; relaxed, relieved, tranquilized (also tranquillized)Near Antonyms
anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried; jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense; high-strung, unstable, uptightSELF-POSSESSED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of self-possessed for English Language Learners
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: having or showing control of your feelings or actions especially in a difficult situation
SELF-POSSESSED Defined for Kids
self-possessed
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self-pos·sessed
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Definition of self-possessed for Students
:having or showing control of emotions or reactions
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