sangfroid
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noun
coolness of mind; calmness; composure: They committed the robbery with complete sang-froid.
Origin:
1740–50; < French: literally, cold blood
1740–50; < French: literally, cold blood
Synonyms
self-possession, poise, equanimity, self-control, nerve, courage, steadiness.
self-possession, poise, equanimity, self-control, nerve, courage, steadiness.
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sang-froid (French sɑ̃frwa) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| composure; self-possession; calmness | |
| [C18: from French, literally: cold blood] | |
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Word Origin & History
sang-froid
"presence of mind, composure," 1712, from Fr. sang froid, lit. "cool blood," from sang "blood" (from L. sanguis) + froid "cold," from L. frigidus).
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sangfroid [(sahn-frwah, sahn-fwah)]Composure in the face of difficulty or danger: “We would all be dead today if our bus driver hadn't kept his sangfroid when the bus began to skid on the ice.” From French, meaning “cold blood.”
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Example sentences
His sangfroid is remarkable, but he goes on until he comes to a tragic end.
There are two potential explanations for the sangfroid of bond investors.
Such sangfroid is in contrast to past confrontations featuring the president.
So, you show up expecting a paragon of sangfroid and self-confidence.
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