emotional intelligence

[ ih-moh-shuh-nl in-tel-i-juhns ]

noun

, Psychology.

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

emotional intelligence

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of emotional intelligence¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The data also show that Washington residents are happier, healthier people, scoring highest in our emotional-intelligence ratings.

From The Daily Beast

They gained emotional intelligence about how to stop or moderate harmful behaviors before they reached damaging levels.

From The Daily Beast

The rush to judge kids on their good behavior has been accelerated by the notion of emotional intelligence.

From The Daily Beast