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Self-possessed vs Repulsive - What's the difference?

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Self-possessed is a related term of repulsive.


As adjectives the difference between self-possessed and repulsive

is that self-possessed is in full control of one's faculties, and having a firm belief in one's abilities; confident, assured and poised while repulsive is .

self-possessed

English

Adjective

  • in full control of one's faculties, and having a firm belief in one's abilities; confident, assured and poised

    • repulsive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
  • (physics) having the capacity to repel

    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "repulsive" is often applied: force, interaction, potential.

    Synonyms

    * repellent * similar: disgusting, vile

    Antonyms

    * (tending to rouse aversion ) attractive * (physics, having the capacity to repel ) attractive

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