Self-possessed (Adjective)
Meaning
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The young CEO remained self-possessed during the grueling questioning from the board of investors.
- Despite the chaos around her, the emergency room nurse stayed self-possessed and focused on her patients.
- The self-possessed politician calmly addressed the difficult questions from the press without flinching.
- In the face of adversity, the athlete's self-possessed demeanor inspired her teammates to stay calm and focused.
- Throughout the dramatic reading, the self-possessed actress delivered her lines with confidence and conviction.