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cold-bloodedness

cold-bloodedness

6.8
A calm way of behaving in stressful situations
  • noun
  • /koʊldˈblʌdɪdnəs/
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  • Her cold-bloodedness during the crisis impressed everyone.

Examples

  • His cold-bloodedness helped him make tough decisions.

  • Despite the chaos around him, his cold-bloodedness never wavered.

  • Her cold-bloodedness during the emergency helped everyone stay calm and focused.

  • The chess player's cold-bloodedness made him a difficult opponent in high-pressure matches.

  • The detective's cold-bloodedness during the interrogation impressed his colleagues.

  • Her cold-bloodedness allowed her to remain calm while making difficult decisions.

  • In moments of crisis, his cold-bloodedness helped him navigate challenges without panic.

Synonyms

cool
vscold-bloodedness
18 5.0

Calm and control of feelings in difficult situations

is about deliberate, chosen restraint under stress rather than general calm
coolness
vscold-bloodedness
3 3.6

Calm and steady behaviour when you are under pressure

is focused on deliberate self-control rather than just calm composure
imperturbableness
vscold-bloodedness
9.9

A calm, steady state during difficult situations

is about deliberate, controlled restraint instead of simply being unshaken

Antonyms

100 3.9

Being able to notice and respond to your own and other people's feelings

2 6.7

The state of having or showing strong feelings

How Calm

composure
38 5.1
cold-bloodedness
6.8
self-control
53 3.3
cool head
8 4.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

cold-bloodedness = cold-blooded (semi-transparent) = cold + blood + ed + ness

Formation of an abstract noun from the adjective 'cold-blooded' by adding '-ness' is a regular, transparent derivation.

Etymology

Cold-bloodedness comes from the simple parts cold and blood, giving the image of 'cold blood' instead of warm feeling. That's why the word describes someone who stays calm and controlled, not easily excited, in a stressful situation.