self-poised
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Etymology
Origin of self-poised
First recorded in 1620–30; self- ( def. ) + poised ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The frequent result is depressing indeed, for we see many a man less mature, less self-poised and less confident after two years in a graduate school than he was as an inspirited college senior .
From Time Magazine Archive
In fact George, Honora Eloise Houghton, is one of the brightest, most independent, capable, self-poised, self-supporting young women at Solaris!
From Solaris Farm A Story of the Twentieth Century by Edson, Milan C.
He was too self-poised, too superior, too wise.
From The "Genius" by Dreiser, Theodore
Although the next moment he had mastered his emotion, and stood there self-poised and imperturbable as before, it was too late--that one unguarded moment had betrayed him.
From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
He was upright, firm, and self-poised as the pillar of some old Grecian temple.
From Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
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