Phlegmatism
Pronunciation: /ˈfɫɛmˈætˈɪzəm/
Phlegmatism (noun)
- A personality style where someone stays calm, slow to react, and does not get upset easily.
- A tendency to show emotions slowly, with less visible excitement or worry compared with other people.
- In older medicine, the belief that too much bodily fluid called phlegm causes a cold, calm temperament.
Examples
- Her phlegmatism keeps her calm during stressful meetings.
- His phlegmatism helps him stay steady when others panic.