emotional intelligence
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of emotional intelligence
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Human advisers argue that no matter how seamlessly a platform connects to a chatbot, an AI agent cannot replicate the personal relationships, nuance and emotional intelligence of a human, especially during times of hardship.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Chelsea are keen to learn lessons from this season and have been impressed by Alonso's knowledge, leadership, emotional intelligence and values.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
It’s a medicated but functioning limbo that Peet, in one of her best roles, conveys without the slightest trace of pity but with a coursing, wryly emotional intelligence that always reveals the sadness fueling it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Murati spent six years at OpenAI, where she earned a reputation for emotional intelligence and lack of ego, and was named interim CEO during the brief period when CEO Sam Altman was deposed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
No. I knew their emotional intelligence, their delicate minds so near my own.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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