'Sang-froid' definitions:
Definition of 'sang-froid'
(from WordNet)
noun
Great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" [syn: aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang- froid]
Definition of 'Sang-froid'
From: GCIDE
- Sang-froid \Sang`-froid"\, n. [F., cold blood.] Freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; indifference; calmness. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'sang-froid'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aloofness,
- aplomb,
- ataraxy,
- balance,
- balanced personality,
- Buddha-like composure,
- 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,
- Oriental calm,
- 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