self possessed
[ self-puh-zest, self- ]
Synonyms for self possessed
- balanced
- dependable
- discreet
- even-tempered
- judicious
- prudent
- rational
- sane
- sensible
- unflappable
- wise
- all there
- collected
- commonsensical
- composed
- cool
- cool as cucumber
- coolheaded
- far-sighted
- in one's right mind
- practical
- self-possessed
- steady
- together
- with all marbles
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Antonyms for self possessed
- careless
- foolish
- incautious
- indiscreet
- irrational
- reckless
- senseless
- thoughtless
- unrealistic
- unreasonable
- unsound
- unwise
- nervous
- upset
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"It is useless to pause now," answered Sir Richard, who was always cool and self possessed in moments of real peril.