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Antonyms for self-possession

Grammar : Noun

Spell : self-puh-zesh-uh n, self-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf pəˈzɛʃ ən, ˌsɛlf-

Definition of self-possession

Origin : "command of one's emotions," 1745, from self- + possession (n.). Related: Self-possessed.

noun calmness

Example sentences :

At last, Gilder was restored in a measure to his self-possession.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

In that moment of surprise, the self-possession of Heyward did not desert him.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

He had kept his hat on, and took it off to recover his self-possession.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

By this time Mr Coningham had apparently recovered his self-possession.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

When I think of it, I marvel yet that I did not lose my self-possession altogether.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

Before my self-possession returned, I had heard what follows.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

This young lady sustained the introduction with self-possession and calm.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

His self-possession seemed to have deserted him for the moment.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

The commandant had calmed down, Fandor had regained his self-possession.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

Having regained her self-possession, however, she refused his proposal.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for self-possession

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