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
He references the emotional intelligence of the male characters, and the way they appreciate their female counterparts.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
BH: It’s also important to have emotional intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
She’s instructing it to read subtle cues, helping steer it toward emotional intelligence so it won’t act like a bully or a doormat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
No. I knew their emotional intelligence, their delicate minds so near my own.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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