Definition

1. Noun:
   • The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior: The quality of being calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings and actions, especially in difficult or stressful situations.

Usage

"Self-possession" is an uncountable noun. It describes a personal quality or state of mind. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's composure.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She faced the hostile crowd with remarkable self-possession.
  • His self-possession during the crisis inspired confidence in the entire team.
  • A certain self-possession is required for public speaking.

Advanced Usage

• "To have/display/maintain one's self-possession": To possess or show this quality.
  • Despite the shocking news, she never lost her self-possession.
• "With perfect/complete self-possession": Used to emphasize the degree of composure.
  • He answered the difficult questions with perfect self-possession.

Variants and Related Words

• Self-possessed (adj): Having or showing self-possession; composed.
  • She is a very self-possessed young woman.

Synonyms

• Composure: The state of being calm and self-controlled.
• Poise: Graceful and elegant bearing; composure.
• Equanimity: Mental calmness and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Antonyms

• Agitation: A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
• Discomposure: The state of being disturbed or agitated; loss of composure.

Noun

1. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior