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

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

There’s a lot of wacky odd-couple chemistry in their interactions; she was programmed to have, or at least imitate, human emotional intelligence, while he is more given to broad statements about being a fierce loner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Odenkirk admiringly references Seehorn’s level of attention and their shared approach in defending the emotional intelligence of their characters.

From Los Angeles Times