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self-contained (adj.)

1590s, from self- + contained (see contain).

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Definitions of self-contained from WordNet

self-contained (adj.)
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself;
the university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities
self-contained (adj.)
in full control of your faculties;
more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen
Synonyms: collected / equanimous / poised / self-collected / self-possessed
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Dictionary entries near self-contained

self-concept

self-confidence

self-confident

self-congratulation

self-conscious

self-contained

self-control

self-criticism

self-deception

self-defense

self-deluded

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