What does self-possession mean?
Self-possession means (idiomatic) A confidence in one's own powers..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(idiomatic) A confidence in one's own powers..
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.
Use self-possession when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-possession means (idiomatic) A confidence in one's own powers..
Common synonyms include cool, poise, aplomb, sang-froid.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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