emotional intelligence
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of emotional intelligence
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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“He just has an amazing emotional intelligence of how to uplift and lead his teammates and challenge them in a way that’s authentic to his personality,” McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Well, it made me so aware of Lorne’s emotional intelligence.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
He references the emotional intelligence of the male characters, and the way they appreciate their female counterparts.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Jobs that rely on emotional intelligence are also less exposed to AI disruption.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
No. I knew their emotional intelligence, their delicate minds so near my own.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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