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self-possession

/ˌself.pəˈzeʃ.ən/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˌself.pəˈzeʃ.ən/

uncountable

A noun referring to the trait of resolutely controlling one's own behavior, maintaining composure and calmness.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее черту характера, заключающуюся в решительном контроле собственного поведения, сохранении самообладания и спокойствия.esSustantivo que denota la cualidad de controlar firmemente la propia conducta, manteniendo la compostura y la calma, especialmente en situaciones difíciles.frNom désignant la maîtrise de soi et le contrôle calme et assuré de ses émotions et de son comportement, en particulier dans des situations difficiles.deSubstantiv, das die Charaktereigenschaft bezeichnet, das eigene Verhalten entschlossen zu kontrollieren, Gelassenheit und Ruhe zu bewahren und sich nicht aus der Fassung bringen zu lassen.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de manter o controle de si mesmo, demonstrando autocontrole, calma e serenidade diante de situações difíceis.zh名词,指一种性格特质,表现为对自身行为的果断控制,保持沉着冷静和镇静。arاسم يدل على سمة شخصية تتمثل في السيطرة الحازمة على السلوك، والحفاظ على رباطة الجأش والهدوء.

  1. Composure and self-control C1 formal

    The quality of being calm, confident, and in control of one's emotions and actions, especially in difficult situations.

    • She faced the hostile audience with remarkable self-possession.
    • His self-possession during the crisis impressed everyone.
    • Maintaining self-possession is crucial for a leader under pressure.

    ruСамообладаниеesecuanimidad, serenidadfrmaîtrise de soideSelbstbeherrschungptAutocontrolezh沉着arرباطة الجأش

    Synonyms: aplombassurancecalmnesscomposurecoolnessequanimitypoiseself-assuranceself-control

    Antonyms: agitationconfusiondiscomposuredistractionflusterhysteriapanicperturbationupset

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