'Self-possessed' definitions:
Definition of 'self-possessed'
(from WordNet)
adjective
In full control of your faculties; "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble" [syn: collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed]
Definition of 'Self-possessed'
From: GCIDE
- Self-possessed \Self"-pos*sessed"\, a. Composed or tranquil in mind, manner, etc.; undisturbed. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'self-possessed'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aloof,
- assured,
- balanced,
- calm,
- collected,
- composed,
- confident,
- controlled,
- cool,
- detached,
- dignified,
- easy,
- easygoing,
- equanimous,
- equilibrious,
- even-tempered,
- firm-minded,
- forward,
- imperturbable,
- importunate,
- independent,
- levelheaded,
- peaceful,
- placid,
- poised,
- pushy,
- recollected,
- refined,
- reserved,
- self-asserting,
- self-assertive,
- self-assured,
- self-confident,
- self-contained,
- self-controlled,
- self-expressive,
- self-restrained,
- serene,
- strong-minded,
- strong-willed,
- together,
- tranquil,
- undisturbed,
- unflappable,
- unperturbed,
- unruffled,
- well-balanced