self-possession
Unshakable personal equilibrium
Self-possession is composure and control over one's feelings and behavior, especially under pressure.
Someone with self-possession remains calm and confident when others might become flustered or emotional: She answered the hostile questions with remarkable self-possession.
The word suggests an inner steadiness—you possess yourself rather than being possessed by circumstances.
Free from agitation
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- steadinessState of being constant
- coolnessCalm self-possession
serenity · balance · collectedness · aplomb · unflappability · imperturbability · sangfroid · coolheadedness
Confidence in one's abilities
- self-confidenceFaith in one's capabilities
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- aplombSelf-assured composure
certainty · conviction · assertiveness · boldness · self-belief · self-reliance · dignity · pride
Regulating one's own behavior
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- reserveSupply kept back
inhibition · willpower · continence · discipline · prudence · circumspection · discretion · decorum
calm
Free from agitation
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- steadinessState of being constant
coolness · serenity · balance · collectedness · aplomb · unflappability · imperturbability · sangfroid · coolheadedness · level-headedness
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
- self-confidenceFaith in one's capabilities
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
aplomb · certainty · conviction · assertiveness · boldness · self-belief · self-reliance · dignity · pride · fortitude
self-discipline
Regulating one's own behavior
- self-regulationManaging one's own behavior
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
reserve · inhibition · willpower · continence · discipline · prudence · circumspection · discretion · decorum · propriety
- composurecalm, calmness, composure, composed, poise
- confidenceself-assurance, self-belief, assuredness, sureness, certainty
- demeanorbehavior, conduct, deportment, bearing, demeanor
- self-controlrestraint, willpower, composure, moderation, temperance
- dignified bearingdignity, poise, grace, composure, stateliness
- mental claritymental clarity, lucidity, clear thinking, clear head, clear-headedness
self-possessionpanic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
hysteria · agitation · discomposure · perturbation · nervousness
self-possessionself-doubt
Uncertainty about oneself
insecurity · timidity · diffidence · awkwardness · self-consciousness
self-possessionloss of control
Inability to direct outcomes
wildness · erratic behavior · flailing · impulsiveness · recklessness
possess, possession, possessive, possessed, self-control, possessor, possesses, repossess, dispossess