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self-contained
self-con·tained (sĕlf′kən-tānd′)adj.1. Constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself: A self-contained dictionary defines every word contained within it.2. a. Not dependent on others; self-sufficient: a self-contained settlement in the Arctic.b. Keeping to oneself; reserved. self′-con·tain′ment n.self-contained adj 1. containing within itself all parts necessary for completeness 2. (of a flat) having its own kitchen, bathroom, and lavatory not shared by others and usually having its own entrance 3. able or tending to keep one's feelings, thoughts, etc, to oneself; reserved 4. able to control one's feelings or emotions in the presence of others ˌself-conˈtainedly adv ˌself-conˈtainedness nself′-contained′ adj. 1. containing in oneself or itself all that is necessary; independent. 2. reserved or uncommunicative. 3. self-possessed. self′-contain′edly, adv. self′-contain′ment, n. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | self-contained - constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself; "the university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities"complete - having every necessary or normal part or component or step; "a complete meal"; "a complete wardrobe"; "a complete set of the Britannica"; "a complete set of china"; "a complete defeat"; "a complete accounting" | | 2. | self-contained - in full control of your faculties; "the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination"; "perfectly poised and sure of himself"; "more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen"; "strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble"equanimous, self-collected, self-possessed, poised, collectedcomposed - serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"; "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time" |
self-containedadjective1. self-sufficient, individualistic, self-reliant, self-supporting He seems completely self-contained.2. independent, separate, disconnected, discrete, unconnected, free-standing, unattached The couple live upstairs in a self-contained flat.self-containedadjectiveFree from the influence, guidance, or control of others:independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient.Translationsself-contained → 不与他人往来的zhCNself-contained Related to self-contained: shrewd, suspicious, insightful, inherently, profound, prerequisite, extraordinarySynonyms for self-containedadj self-sufficientSynonyms- self-sufficient
- individualistic
- self-reliant
- self-supporting
adj independentSynonyms- independent
- separate
- disconnected
- discrete
- unconnected
- free-standing
- unattached
Synonyms for self-containedadj free from the influence, guidance, or control of othersSynonyms- independent
- self-reliant
- self-sufficient
Synonyms for self-containedadj constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itselfRelated Wordsadj in full control of your facultiesSynonyms- equanimous
- self-collected
- self-possessed
- poised
- collected
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