possess
verb (used with object)
to have as belonging to one; have as property; own.
unpossessing
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a word derived from
possess.
Example Sentences
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With vocal writing of sublime, deceptive simplicity, “poor hymnal” gifts an unforgettable hour of kindness while becoming a moving manual for unpossessing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
Bowen didn't want people to abandon all familial affection and withdraw into a shell, but rather to cultivate a genuine, unpossessing affection.
From Time Magazine Archive
