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
- 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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