self-possessed

adjective
UK: /ˌself.pəˈzest/
US: /ˌself.pəˈzest/

  1. Calm and in control of your emotions and behavior.

    1. She seemed very self-possessed during the difficult interview.
    2. Even under pressure, the diplomat remained self-possessed, skillfully navigating the tense negotiations with a calm and collected demeanor.

  2. Having or showing control over your feelings; confident.

    1. He appeared self-possessed and confident on stage.
    2. Despite the challenging questions, the experienced politician remained self-possessed, delivering thoughtful and articulate responses.

Synonyms

collected confident composed assured poised unflappable calm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-possessed" in English means: Calm and in control of your emotions and behavior., Having or showing control over your feelings; confident..

The phonetic transcription of "self-possessed" is /ˌself.pəˈzest/ in British English and /ˌself.pəˈzest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-possessed": collected, confident, composed, assured, poised, unflappable, calm.

Example usage of "self-possessed": "She seemed very self-possessed during the difficult interview.". More examples on the page.