cool-headed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- cool-headedly adverb
- coolheadedness noun
Etymology
Origin of cool-headed
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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He was competitive and cool-headed, focused and serious, but quick with a joke to cut the tension.
From Literature
Since winning the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix for the big budget BMW-Sauber F1 team, Kubica had proven his worth as cool-headed decision maker in the cockpit, during an era when Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel came to prominence.
From BBC
"The UK Government's cool-headed approach and perseverance in negotiating with the US clearly paid off," he said.
From BBC
She said the government would "remain pragmatic and cool-headed" in its efforts to secure a trade deal with the US.
From BBC
In the Telegraph, he said would take a "cool-headed" approach to the tariffs rather than immediately retaliating, but he reiterated that "all options remain on the table."
From BBC
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