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List of antonyms from "self-conscious" to antonyms from "self-regard"


Discover our 149 antonyms available for the terms "self-immolation, self-observer, self-interested, self-praise, self-importance, self-loving" and many more. Click on one of the words below and go directly to the antonyms associated with it.


Definition of the day : « self-possession »

  • 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