self-possession
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-possession
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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That sense of sort of self-possession is quite admirable and, again, this is so new for the both of us.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
But nothing comes across more clearly in “Queen of Chess” than Judit Polgár’s unruffled self-possession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
It’s given me this facility, and this self-possession.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2024
Lagerfeld’s self-possession translated to a perpetually composed demeanor.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024
But when Richard Parkers amber eyes met mine, the stare was intense, cold and unflinching, not flighty or friendly, and spoke of self-possession on the point of exploding with rage.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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