Synonyms

sangfroid

Cultural

Composure in the face of difficulty or danger: “We would all be dead today if our bus driver hadn't kept his sangfroid when the bus began to skid on the ice.” From French, meaning “cold blood.”

Example Sentences

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He sat too far out of his ground when travelling well and was hampered by the fall of Sangfroid before losing by a head.

From The Guardian • Oct. 20, 2010

Tipping competition – a new week Congratulations to last week's winner, Sangfroid, who has pocketed a £25 bet to mark the end of his university career.

From The Guardian • May 31, 2010

Sangfroid has the early lead after a brace of 9-2 winners.

From The Guardian • May 4, 2010

Typical Sangfroid, the board conveyed its misgivings to Seaborg.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mrs. Sangfroid," said Rick, "what are you eating?

From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)

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