sang-froid

SEE DEFINITION OF sang-froid

nouncalmness under pressure

Synonyms for sang-froid

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Antonyms for sang-froid

imperturbability

noun. balance

imperturbableness

noun. balance

unflappability

noun. balance

Word Origin & History

"presence of mind, composure," 1712, from French sang froid, literally "cool blood," from sang "blood" (from Latin sanguis; see sanguinary) + froid "cold" (from Latin frigidus; see frigid).

Example Sentences forsang-froid

"Nothing at all," he said with the sang-froid of the experienced traveler.

She had the strength and sang-froid of a woman in the prime of life.

At tea Clara felt the refinement and sang-froid of the household.

My case was desperate and only a miracle of sang-froid could save me.

But he, M. Lacheneur, had been wise enough to retain his sang-froid.

His weakness had passed; his sang-froid had returned; he would now reflect.

I must congratulate you upon the sang-froid with which you speak of your infamies.

The test had brought back the sang-froid of the man of the world.

She had a quiet aplomb, which would be called 'sang-froid' in a man.

And, as is just as true of cadets as of other men, when they begin to care, they lose their sang-froid.

sang-froid

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imperturbability

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