SELF-POSSESSION Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word self-possession. (close relations)
self-possessed
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| self-command | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| self-control | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| composure | nounn | |||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress | ||||||
| confidence | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a feeling of trust (in someone or something) • a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable • a trustful relationship • a secret that is confided or entrusted to another | ||||||
| equanimity | nounn | |||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress | ||||||
| poise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second • a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium • great coolness and composure under strain verb • be motionless, in suspension • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • cause to be balanced or suspended • hold or carry in equilibrium | ||||||
| self-assurance | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities | ||||||
| self-confidence | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities | ||||||
| self-government | nounn | |||||
noun • government of a political unit by its own people | ||||||
| self-restraint | nounn | |||||
noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self | ||||||
| possession | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of having and controlling property • anything owned or possessed • being controlled by passion or the supernatural • a mania restricted to one thing or idea • a territory that is controlled by a ruling state • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior • (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck) | ||||||
| self-will | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| willpower | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| will power | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
