emotional intelligence

American  

[ih-moh-shuh-nl in-tel-i-juhns] / ɪˈmoʊ ʃə nl ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns /

noun

Psychology.

1. skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings. EI

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emotional intelligence British  

noun

1. awareness of one's own emotions and moods and those of others, esp in managing people

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Etymology

Origin of emotional intelligence

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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

The boys learn that they must back their natural talents with drills, emotional intelligence, experience and a more comprehensive and flexible skill set to actually restore Karasuno to its former glory.

From Salon

Emotional intelligence will still set leaders apart.

From The Wall Street Journal

Schools can create classes for older kids to mentor younger kids in empathy and to teach emotional intelligence and community responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal

O’Malley agreed, saying he sees how it prevents men “from developing their emotional intelligence, their ability to reach out to other people, to make friends and connect.”

From Salon