coolheaded

Thân thiện

A firefighter remains coolheaded while directing people away from the smoke.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Marked by calm self-control, especially in trying circumstances; unemotional: Describes a person who remains calm, composed, and rational, even under stress, pressure, or in difficult situations.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The pilot remained coolheaded during the emergency landing, saving everyone on board.
  • A good leader must be coolheaded when making tough decisions.
  • Her coolheaded analysis of the problem helped us find a solution quickly.

Advanced Usage

• "To keep/stay coolheaded": To maintain one's calm and composure.
  • The key to negotiating is to stay coolheaded, no matter what the other side says.

Variants and Related Words

• Coolheadedly (adverb): In a calm and composed manner.
  • She coolheadedly defused the tense situation.
• Coolheadedness (noun): The quality of being calm and composed.
  • His coolheadedness under fire earned him great respect.

Synonyms

• Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
• Composed: Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm.
• Level-headed: Sensible and balanced, especially in a crisis.
• Unflappable: Having or showing calmness in a crisis.

Antonyms

• Panicky: Feeling or characterized by uncontrollable fear or anxiety.
• Hotheaded: Impulsive and quick to anger.
• Emotional: Relating to a person's emotions, often showing strong feelings.
• Excitable: Responding too readily to something new or stimulating; easily excited.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
   • play it cool
   • keep cool
   • stayed coolheaded in the crisis
   • the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cool
• nerveless