sangfroid — composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋfrɔɪd/
Korean meaning: 위험하거나 힘든 상황에서 보이는 냉정함, 침착함
Korean pronunciation: **상**프로이드
Example Sentences
- The CEO showed remarkable sangfroid when announcing the company's bankruptcy at the board meeting.
- My grandmother's sangfroid was legendary - she once calmly finished her crossword puzzle during an earthquake.
- The surgeon's sangfroid in the operating room saved countless lives during the emergency.
sangfroid
NOUN//ˈsæŋfrɔɪd//
composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances
a calm surgeon carefully performs a delicate operation while alarms blare around her. Her steady hands move with precision as she focuses entirely on the critical procedure. Emergency lights flash red throughout the room as other medical staff rush frantically in the background. Nurses and doctors show visible stress and urgency on their faces while checking monitors. The lead surgeon remains completely unaffected by the surrounding chaos, her expression serene and controlled. Her breathing appears steady while everyone else shows signs of panic and worry. composure and coolness maintained under trying and dangerous circumstances
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Origin
From French sangfroid, literally meaning 'cold blood.' The French coined this term to describe someone who remains so calm under pressure that their blood seems to run cold.
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“The CEO showed remarkable sangfroid when announcing the company's bankruptcy at the board meeting.”
“My grandmother's sangfroid was legendary - she once calmly finished her crossword puzzle during an earthquake.”
“The surgeon's sangfroid in the operating room saved countless lives during the emergency.”
“He ordered pizza with perfect sangfroid while his house was being robbed, confusing the burglars completely.”
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