self-possessed

adjective

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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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