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Definition of self-possessed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-possessed

adjective

/ˌself pəˈzest/

/ˌself pəˈzest/

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able to remain calm and confident in a difficult situation
- She always seems so calm and self-possessed.
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