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[Noun] | "self-pos*ses*sion" | \ ˌself-pə-ˈze-shən \
1: control of one's emotions or reactions especially when under stress : presence of mind, composure
Origin: 1665 ;
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[Noun] | "self-possession"
1: evenness of emotions or temper;
* e.g., " ... that neurosurgeon's self-possession in the operating room is legendary "
Synonyms :
cool,
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2: the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions;
* e.g., " ... the little girl's self-possession very occasionally gave way to crying fits "
Synonyms :
will,
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[ "self-possessed" ]
1: Effortlessly cool(on the surface anyway)and thoughtful, especially in the face of adversity or setbacks; a more ritzy way of describing "composure".
* e.g., ... The new waiter Charlie's self-possessed response to the boss's tantrum and finger-pointing quickly established him as one the most powerful employees on the payroll: " The delivery list not having been updated in years is really no one's fault but your own. None of us here were hired to be mindreaders. Sir."
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