What does self-possessed mean?
Definitions for self-possessed
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Princeton's WordNet
collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
"the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble"
Wiktionary
self-possessedadjective
in full control of one's faculties, and having a firm belief in one's abilities; confident, assured and poised
ChatGPT
self-possessed
Self-possessed is a term used to describe an individual who demonstrates calmness, composure, and self-control, especially in a difficult or challenging situation. This person does not easily get rattled or overwhelmed by circumstances, but instead maintains a level-headed and balanced approach in any situation.
Webster Dictionary
Self-possessedadjective
composed or tranquill in mind, manner, etc.; undisturbed
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of self-possessed in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of self-possessed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of self-possessed in a Sentence
Modigliani creates a new kind of nude for the modern era, typically there's been a distance between the viewer of a nude and the way that the nude is represented. Here Modigliani puts them on a level. If you look at her gaze, the way she is meeting yours, she is very erotic, but she's very confident, she's very self-possessed in her sexuality, and that's something incredibly new.
People with dominant Egotist Imposters who are self-actualized are often strong and self-possessed leaders, direct in their interaction with others, and even protective of others. Many of them are true trailblazers. When they empower people instead of intimidating them, they are remarkable change agents.
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