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coolheadedness

[/ˌkuːlˈhedɪdnəs/]
noun
serenidade
1. The quality of remaining calm, composed, and rational in stressful or emergency situations; the ability to think clearly under pressure
The doctor's coolheadedness during the emergency saved the patient's life.
A serenidade do médico durante a emergência salvou a vida do paciente.
2. Lack of emotional reactivity; maintaining mental clarity despite provocation or difficulty
His coolheadedness in negotiations made him an excellent diplomat.
Sua serenidade nas negociações o tornou um excelente diplomata.
NYC Slang
keeping your cool / having ice in your veins
Synonyms
composurecalmnessequanimitysang-froidpresence of mindtranquilitylevel-headedness
Antonyms
panichysteriahot-headednessrashnessimpulsivenessagitation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serenidade
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
frieza de espírito
Alternative expression emphasizing mental clarity
São Paulo
sangue frio
Colloquial term meaning 'cold blood'
Portugal
sangue-frio
Formal alternative, commonly used in Portuguese
Portugal
presença de espírito
Emphasizes presence of mind aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a cool head
stay composed
not lose your cool
maintain composure
sangue frio em situações de crise
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