unflappable

American  

[uhn-flap-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈflæp ə bəl /

adjective

1. not easily upset or confused, especially in a crisis; imperturbable.

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unflappable British  

/ ʌnˈflæpəbəl /

adjective

1. informal hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed

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Other Word Forms

• unflappability noun
• unflappably adverb

Etymology

Origin of unflappable

First recorded in 1950–55; un- ¹ + flap + -able

Example Sentences

The former Christie’s auctioneer, author, podcaster and motivational speaker is normally unflappable on the podium.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors attribute his popularity to his frequent public appearances, unflappable countenance and the Fed’s role in what has been a historic bull run for asset prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jacob Bethell justified his selection with an unflappable knock in the second innings, while only Brook could have made the audacious 41 when England found themselves 8-3 in the first innings.

From BBC

Your father was so sharp minded, so unflappable.

From Literature

Brioche, though, struck the balance: rich, tender and unflappable.

From Salon

Related Words

• composed
• impassive
• nonchalant
• relaxed
• self-possessed
• unruffled