TW Dictionary logoTW Dictionaryby Toppers' Wisdom

presence of mind

/ˌprezns əv ˈmaɪnd/noun

उच्चारण प्रेज़्न्स अव माइन्ड

हाज़िरजवाबी, सूझबूझ, प्रत्युत्पन्नमति

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the ability to react quickly and stay calm in a difficult or dangerous situation

    हाज़िरजवाबी, सूझबूझ, प्रत्युत्पन्नमति

    • The driver showed great presence of mind and stopped the bus in time.
    • Thanks to Radhika's presence of mind, nobody was hurt in the fire.
    • The conductor's presence of mind saved the passengers.
    + 2 more examples
    • Presence of mind is important in an emergency.
    • With great presence of mind, he switched off the gas and opened the windows.

    Synonyms composure alertness quick-wittedness level-headedness

    Opposite panic confusion