Indicates someone who doesn't easily get excited or upset in stressful situations. Her phlegmatic approach to criticism allows her to stay focused and collected.
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Understated Reaction
Use 'phlegmatic' to describe people whose reactions may be less visible than expected. When he won the lottery, his phlegmatic smile was a surprise to all.
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Not Indifference
'Phlegmatic' suggests calm, not a lack of care or concern. Though phlegmatic, the teacher deeply cared for her student's success.