self-possessed
adjectiveHow many syllables in self-possessed?
There are 3 syllables in the word self-possessed.How to pronounce self-possessed:
Definition of self-possessed:
- self-possessed (adjective):
- adjective. in full control of your faculties.
- having or showing self-possession composed in mind or manner calm
- having control of one's emotions or behaviour, esp. in difficult situations
Synonyms for self-possessed:
at peace
calm
centered
collected
composed
confident
cool
cool as a cucumber
coolheaded
equal
equanimous
imperturbable
level
limpid
mellow
nonchalant
peaceful
placid
poised
possessed
recollected
relaxed
relieved
sedate
self-assured
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Antonyms for self-possessed:
agitated
bats
batty
bonkers
confused
crackers
crazed
crazy
cuckoo
daft
demented
deranged
discomposed
disconcerted
distracted
disturbed
flustered
gaga
insane
insecure
irrational
loco
loony
loopy
lunatic
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