cool-headed
[kool-hed-id]
- not easily excited; calm.
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Origin of cool-headed
First recorded in 1770–80
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Related Words for cool-headed
calm, collected, composed, even-tempered, imperturbable, levelheaded, unemotional, unflappable, unruffled, untroubled, unexcitedExamples from the Web for cool-headed
Contemporary Examples of cool-headed
Eighteen months ago, I was in a similar situation and had the opportunity to act like a cool-headed adult—but failed miserably.
Historical Examples of cool-headed
"I wish I could be as cool-headed as Thomas," she said, with a tinge of petulance.
Good IndianB. M. Bower
Isaac was small, but he was bright, cool-headed, and brave-hearted.
They run to extremes in a way which cool-headed Britons do not understand.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
I asked no questions, for I knew my second officer's cool-headed disposition.
Vampires of SpaceSewell Peaslee Wright
He discouraged all attacks by his swift and cool-headed defense.
The GrizzlyEnos A. Mills