emotional intelligence
nounUK /ɪˈməʊʃənl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
US /ɪˈmoʊʃənl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
The ability to understand and manage your own feelings and to understand how other people feel.
Her emotional intelligence helps her stay calm and comfort her friends when they are upset.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The skill of recognizing emotions in yourself and others so you can respond well.
Teachers use emotional intelligence to notice when a student is struggling.
3. A set of abilities including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill.
Many employers look for emotional intelligence as well as technical skills.
4. The capacity to stay calm and kind during stressful or difficult situations.
He showed emotional intelligence by listening instead of arguing.