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sang-froid
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun sang-froid has 1 sense
- sang-froid(n = noun.attribute) aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise - great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" is a kind of calm, calmness, composure, equanimity
CIDE DICTIONARY
sang-froid, n. [F., cold blood.].
Freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; indifference; calmness. Burke. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sang-froid, n. composure, coolness, etc., in danger or under agitating circumstances.
Etymology
F, = cold blood
THESAURUS
sang-froid
Buddha-like composure, Oriental calm, aloofness, aplomb, ataraxy, balance, balanced personality, calm disposition, calm of mind, calmness, composure, constancy, cool, coolheadedness, coolness, coolth, countenance, courage, easy mind, equanimity, equilibrium, fastness, firmness, homeostasis, icy calm, imperturbability, imperturbation, indifference, indisturbance, invariability, mental composure, nerve, peace of mind, peacefulness, philosophic composure, philosophicalness, philosophy, phlegm, placidity, poise, quiet, quiet mind, quietude, reliability, rootedness, sang-froid, secureness, security, self-containment, self-control, self-possession, serenity, solidity, soothingness, soundness, stability, stable equilibrium, stable state, steadfastness, steadiness, steady nerves, steady state, substantiality, tranquillity, unconcern, undeflectability, uniformity, unruffledness, unshakable nerves, unshakableness
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