냉철해요 · 냉철했어요 · 냉철한 (+noun)
cool-headed, level-headed, rational
Example
위기 상황일수록 냉철하게 판단해야 해요.
The more critical the situation, the more coolly you need to judge.
Word parts
냉 cold+철 penetrating
Literally 'cold and penetrating' — a clear, unemotional mind.
Good to know
Positive, unlike 냉정하다, which can also mean cold-hearted.
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