presence of mind

Noun

Meaning

self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

control prudence fortitude serenity balance equilibrium confidence cool ease nerve calm dignity discretion assurance self-confidence
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Antonyms

concern fear stress tension doubt trouble
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Hypernyms

self-control possession self-possession self-command self-will willpower

Related terms

peace of mind

Examples

A third element that came to his rescue in the early days of the lockdown: his public relations skills and presence of mind. Source: Internet

As an organic process, there are many factors that can affect the end result — it takes practice and presence of mind to know what to do in the moment. Source: Internet

The way she reacted not only showed her presence of mind, but was so charming and so disarming, even to the most rabid element, that she brought peace to troubled waters. Source: Internet

Now, I would be, too, if I had the presence of mind to look at it the way I do, and that is: “I’ve been investing every dream I’ve got in the Democrat Party. Source: Internet

When Union troops abandoned Hazel Grove, Stuart had the presence of mind to quickly occupy it and bombard the Union positions with artillery. Source: Internet

He still had the presence of mind not to waste an opportunity by falling on the fumble and leaving the fate to the Giants struggling offense. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

presemifield presence presence chamber presence room presenced presenceless