cool-headedness
Staying calm under pressure
Cool-headedness is the quality of staying calm and rational under pressure.
Someone with cool-headedness doesn't panic when things go wrong—they think clearly and make sound decisions: Her cool-headedness during the crisis saved the company from disaster.
The trait implies emotional control without coldness.
Unshakable mental steadiness
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- sangfroidImperturbable calm
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
unflappability · imperturbability · collectedness · steadiness · balance · dignity · assurance · self-assurance
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- placidityState of undisturbed calm
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
quietude · relaxation · stoicism · nonchalance · phlegm · repose · sedateness · mildness
Control over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- moderationAvoidance of excess
patience · self-mastery · self-regulation · self-discipline · self-command · forbearance · continence · caution
Balanced, rational temperament
- objectivityFreedom from personal bias
- logicScience of valid reasoning
- reasonBasis or justification
- discernmentKeen perception and judgment
judgment · prudence · sensibleness · pragmatism · deliberation · thoughtfulness · circumspection · soundness
Calm despite turmoil
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacity · determination · grit · resolve · hardiness · sturdiness · backbone
equanimity
Unshakable mental steadiness
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- sangfroidImperturbable calm
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
poise · unflappability · imperturbability · collectedness · steadiness · balance · dignity · assurance · self-assurance · stability
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- placidityState of undisturbed calm
stillness · quietude · relaxation · stoicism · nonchalance · phlegm · repose · sedateness · mildness · gentleness
restraint
Control over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
moderation · patience · self-mastery · self-regulation · self-discipline · self-command · forbearance · continence · caution · even-keel
level-headedness
Balanced, rational temperament
- objectivityFreedom from personal bias
- logicScience of valid reasoning
- reasonBasis or justification
discernment · judgment · prudence · sensibleness · pragmatism · deliberation · thoughtfulness · circumspection · soundness · lucidity
unflappability
Calm despite turmoil
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
perseverance · tenacity · determination · grit · resolve · hardiness · sturdiness · backbone
cool-headednessirrationality
Absence of logic
rashness · impulsiveness · recklessness · thoughtlessness · impetuosity
cool-headednesshot-headedness
Tendency toward rash anger
hot temper · short fuse · volatility · irascibility · excitability
cool, head, heated, cooler, coolness, headed, uncool, cools, coolest