self-containment

American  

[self-kuhn-teyn-muhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf kənˈteɪn mənt, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. the state of being self-contained.

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Etymology

Origin of self-containment

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

But devotees do want someone called “Sherlock Holmes” to have some passing resemblance to the character they know—the coolly cerebral detective whose self-containment is as pronounced as his deductions.

From The Wall Street Journal

That self-containment also applies to the workforce, says the CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Purvis especially, in spite of Patience’s self-containment, radiates quiet charisma — new-star power.

From Los Angeles Times

This aim of self-containment, back turned to the street outside, has long put big hotel lobbies out of favor with urbanists.

From Slate

As Shiv, Snook is all tiny trembles and self-containment, but as Anna, her performance is grander, wider, far more open; this Anna is reckless in ways Shiv would never be.

From New York Times