self-possession

Meaning

1. (uncountable) confidence in one's own powers
2. (uncountable) calmness and composure, especially when under stress

Synonyms

self-control

aplomb

composure

confidence

self-command

poise

assurance

possession

imperturbability

willpower

will power

self-restraint

self-will

calmness

coolness

patience

self-denial

self discipline

sobriety

stolidity

stolidness

temperance

unflappability

trust

wisdom

self-mastery

self control

cool

🆒

unexcitability

nonchalance

prudence

quietism

reliance

restraint

sangfroid

sedateness

self command

mastery of one’s self

self-confidence

Translations

Selbstbeherrschung

zelfbeheersing

zelfbestuur

αυτοκυριαρχία

sang-froid

ψυχραιμία

αυτοσυγκράτηση

αυτοπειθαρχία

maîtrise de soi

self-control

controllo di sé

autocontrollo

forza di volontà

freddezza

padronanza di sé

Etymology

From self- + possession.