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Definition of Self-possession
1. Noun. The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Generic synonyms: Firmness, Firmness Of Purpose, Resoluteness, Resolution, Resolve
Specialized synonyms: Nerves, Presence Of Mind
Definition of Self-possession
1. Noun. confidence in one's own powers ¹
2. Noun. calmness and composure, especially when under stress ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-possession
Literary usage of Self-possession
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Treatise on Self Knowledge: Showing the Nature and Benefit of that by John Mason (1819)
"I. Self Knowledge the Spring of Self Possession. I. ONE great advantage of self
knowledge is, that it gives a man the truest and most constant self ..."
2. The History of the Virginia Federal Convention of 1788 by Hugh Blair Grigsby (1890)
"It was his self- possession, acquired partly by his speeches in the English clubs
and at the bar, partly by his early essays in the House of Burgesses,181 ..."
3. Some Recollections of Our Antislavery Conflict by Samuel Joseph May (1869)
"away until his self-possession had entirely revived. And then he addressed us
for nearly an hour, giving a very graphic account of his conflict with the ..."
4. A History of American Literature by Moses Coit Tyler (1878)
"... Indians—Amiability and beauty of their women—An ancient squaw — A conjuror —
Indian self-possession — The author's fate—His " History of North Carolina. ..."
5. A History of American Literature .. by Moses Coit Tyler (1890)
"... Indians—Amiability and beauty of their women—An ancient squaw — A conjuror—Indian
self-possession — The author's fate—His " History of North Carolina. ..."
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