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phrase [usually PHRASE after verb]If you say that someone had the presence of mind to do something, you approve of them because they were able to think and act calmly in a difficult situation. [approval] He had the presence of mind to put his emergency oxygen tube in his mouth. Synonyms: level-headedness, assurance, composure, poise More Synonyms of presence of mind See full dictionary entry for presencepresence of mind in British Englishnounthe ability to remain calm and act constructively during times of crisis presence of mind in American English ability to think clearly and act quickly and intelligently in an emergency Examples of 'presence of mind' in a sentencepresence of mind Definition the ability to stay calm and act sensibly in a crisis Someone had the presence of mind to call for an ambulance. Synonyms level-headedness wits alertness self-assurance quickness unflappability (informal) imperturbability quick-wittedness self-command collectedness Additional synonymsDefinition calm self-possession The cast executed the production with professional aplomb. Synonyms self-possession, confidence, stability, self-confidence, composure, poise, coolness, calmness, equanimity, balance, self-assurance, sang-froid, level-headedness Definition feeling of confidence He led the orchestra with assurance. Synonyms confidence, conviction, courage, certainty, self-confidence, poise, assertiveness, security, faith, coolness, nerve, aplomb, boldness, self-reliance, firmness, self-assurance, certitude, sureness, self-possession, positiveness, assuredness She faced her ordeal with admirable calmness. Synonyms coolness, cool (slang), composure, poise, equanimity, sang-froid, self-possession, dispassion, impassivity, imperturbability Nearby words ofpresence of mind - prescription
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- presence
- presence of mind
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- present itself
- present yourself
Additional synonymsDefinition the state of being calm or unworried Stopping briefly to regain her composure, she described her ordeal. Synonyms calmness, calm, poise, self-possession, cool (slang), ease, dignity, serenity, tranquillity, coolness, aplomb, equanimity, self-assurance, sang-froid, placidity, imperturbability, collectedness, sedateness Definition calmness She kept her cool and managed to get herself out of the situation. Synonyms calmness, control, temper, composure, self-control, poise, self-discipline, self-possession, QL They praised him for his coolness under pressure. Synonyms calmness, control, composure, self-control, self-discipline, self-possession, placidity, level-headedness, imperturbability, collectedness, sedateness, placidness, composedness, dispassionateness I kept my countenance and remained self-possessed. Synonyms composure, cool (slang), dignity, poise, coolness, aplomb, calmness, equanimity, self-assurance, sang-froid, self-possession, imperturbability, collectedness Definition calmness of mind or temper He faced his defeat with equanimity. Synonyms composure, peace, calm, poise, serenity, tranquillity, coolness, aplomb, calmness, phlegm, steadiness, presence of mind, sang-froid, self-possession, placidity, level-headedness, imperturbability Definition calmness They're taking it with the apathetic calm which many mistake for British phlegm. Synonyms self-control, composure, coolness, cool (informal), calm, coldness, calmness, equanimity, self-assurance, self-possession, sangfroid, frostiness, level-headedness, unflappability (informal), stolidness Definition mental balance It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise. Synonyms composure, cool (slang), presence, assurance, dignity, equilibrium, serenity, coolness, aplomb, calmness, equanimity, presence of mind, sang-froid, savoir-faire, self-possessionDefinition composure and calmness in a difficult situation He behaves throughout with a certain sang-froid. Synonyms composure, poise, coolness, aplomb, cool (slang), indifference, calmness, equanimity, nonchalance, phlegm, self-possession, unflappability (informal), imperturbability, cool-headedness She found her customary self-possession had deserted her. Synonyms self-assurance, confidence, composure, poise, cool (slang), aplomb, sang-froid, unflappability (informal), self-command |