emotional intelligence

noun
skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings. Abbreviation: EI
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emotional intelligence
 
n
awareness of one's own emotions and moods and those of others, esp in managing people

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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Main Entry:  emotional intelligence
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  an awareness of and ability to manage emotions and create motivation
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Example sentences
With respect to elementary school teachers, it is far more valuable that they
  have a high emotional intelligence than book smarts.
These people seem to have high emotional intelligence.
Apply emotional intelligence concepts to themselves and their workplaces.
No one doubts that other skills, such as emotional intelligence and good
  management, are important.
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