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
He was too self-poised, too superior, too wise.
From The "Genius" by Theodore Dreiser
He said, "The great principle of being happy in this world is not to mind or be affected with small things," a maxim which he carried out in his peaceful, self-poised, and remarkably happy life.
From Famous European Artists by Sarah K. Bolton
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 E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
He is not an impetuous orator, or man, but is always collected, calm, and self-poised.
From Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 by D. W. Bartlett
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