sangfroid

Definition

Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.

Etymology

Borrowed from French sang-froid, from sang (“blood”) + froid (“cold”).

Example Sentences

• "He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid."
• "The provincial people, intimidated by Gudrun’s perfect sang-froid and exclusive bareness of manner, said of her: “She is a smart woman.""
• "We can handle functions of a few variables with some aplomb and view sets of quantities totalling 10⁶ or 10⁷ with sangfroid."

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