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Etymology
1. self-possession
noun. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Synonyms
- nerves
- possession
- will power
- willpower
- resolve
- presence of mind
- resolution
- resoluteness
- self-command
- firmness
- firmness of purpose
- self-will
Antonyms
- indecisiveness
- indecision
- disagree
- begin
Etymology
- possession (English)
- possessio (Latin)
- self- (English)
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Words that Rhyme with Self Possession
- transgression
- misimpression
- indiscretion
- decompression
- retrocession
- nonaggression
- repossession
- progression
- expression
- discretion
- compression
- suppression
- succession
- repression
- regression
- profession
- procession
- precession
- intercession
- impression
- digression
- depression
- confession
- concession
- secession
- recession
- oppression
- obsession
- aggression
- accession
2. self-satisfaction
noun. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself.
Synonyms
- self-complacency
- complacency
- smugness
- satisfaction
Antonyms
- discontentment
- nonpayment
- letdown
- boredom
Etymology
- satisfaction (English)
- satisfactio (Latin)
- self- (English)
3. self-determination
noun. ['ˈsɛlfdɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən'] government of a political unit by its own people.
Synonyms
- self-rule
- local option
- home rule
- liberty
- self-government
- autonomy
Etymology
- determination (English)
- self- (English)
4. self-sustaining
adjective. able to provide for your own needs without help from others.
Synonyms
- independent
- self-sufficient
Antonyms
- joint
- unfree
- nonworker
5. self-confidence
noun. ['ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns'] freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.
Synonyms
- assurance
- authority
- uncertain
- sure
- self-assurance
- unsure
- certainty
- incertain
- sureness
- confidence
Antonyms
- uncertain
- sure
- unsure
- uncertainty
Etymology
- confidence (English)
- confidentia (Latin)
- self- (English)
6. self-esteem
noun. a feeling of pride in yourself.
Synonyms
- pridefulness
- pride
Antonyms
- venial sin
- dissatisfaction
- humble
Etymology
- esteem (English)
- self- (English)
7. possession
noun. ['pəˈzɛʃən'] the act of having and controlling property.
Synonyms
- holding
- constructive possession
- criminal possession
- retention
- keeping
- actual possession
- ownership
Antonyms
- instability
- unsteadiness
- unstableness
- movability
Etymology
- possessio (Latin)
- -io (Latin)
8. possession
noun. ['pəˈzɛʃən'] anything owned or possessed.
Synonyms
- white elephant
- relation
- assets
- transferred property
- holding
- belongings
- transferred possession
- treasure
- property
- circumstances
Antonyms
- indecision
- disagree
- begin
- preparation
Etymology
- possessio (Latin)
- -io (Latin)
9. self
noun. ['ˈsɛlf'] your consciousness of your own identity.
Synonyms
- anima
- ego
Antonyms
- stranger
- introvert
- withholder
Etymology
- self (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. self
noun. ['ˈsɛlf'] a person considered as a unique individual.
Synonyms
- someone
- soul
- number one
- person
- individual
- somebody
Antonyms
- adult
- loser
- unemotional person
- worker
Etymology
- self (Middle English (1100-1500))