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Meaning of self-possession | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. A confidence in one's own powers.
    idiomatic, uncountable
  2. Calmness and composure, especially when under stress.
    idiomatic, uncountable

Equivalents

Bosanski sabranost spokoj сабраност
Español entereza
Suomi itsehillintä itseluottamus
हिन्दी सुध-बुध
Hrvatski sabranost spokoj сабраност
Nederlands kalmte zelfbeheersing zelfvertrouwen
Polski angielska flegma opanowanie pewność siebie spokój
Русский выдержка самообладание сдержанность
Српски sabranost spokoj сабраност

Examples

“She had a very fresh complexion and a pretty, round little face saved from any dolliness by the steadiness of her blue eyes, the firmness of her mouth, and the expression of quiet self-possession.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

self-praise self-praise is no recommendation self-prejudice self-preoccupation self-presentation self-preservation

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