self-possession
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-possession
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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Through it all, Mr. Noseda, age 62, has shown remarkable self-possession and no small amount of good humor in his public statements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Earlier works often centered on solitary women posed with the self-possession of royal portraits or religious icons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The 20-year-old back row has swagger and self-possession, and a side order of skulduggery.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025
It’s given me this facility, and this self-possession.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 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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