ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cool-headed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Cool-headed is an adjective meaning Calm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.

Meaning

Calm and imperturbable, especially under pressure.

Example Sentences

The best headteachers are like submarine captains – cool-headed, astute decision-makers – who trust their colleagues and surroundings to indicate where their ship is headed.

Synonyms for cool-headed

Depending on context, synonyms include even-keeled, even-tempered, level-headed, calm, collected, composed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include calm, sober, dispassionate, level-headed, sobering, rational.

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