self-possession

Definitions

Control over one's own feelings and behavior, especially in difficult situations.

The state of being calm, composed, and self-assured.

Examples

Despite the chaotic situation, she maintained her self-possession and calmly directed the crowd to the exit.

His remarkable self-possession during the intense debate impressed everyone in the room.

Synonyms

composure equanimity aplomb sangfroid poise coolness serenity

Antonyms

agitation anxiety discomposure nervousness panic fluster perturbation