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sangfroid

/sɑŋˈfɹɑ/
noun
  1. Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.

    "He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid."

    Similar: aplomb, poise, unflappability

Synonymsaplomb, poise, unflappability

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