imperturbable
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of imperturbable
1490–1500; < Late Latin imperturbābilis. See im- 2, perturbable ( def. )
Explanation
If you're imperturbable you are not easily upset. If your goal is to be imperturbable, then you can't let things bother you or get you stressed, confused, or angry. The adjective imperturbable is the flip side of perturbable, which comes from perturb, which in turn traces back to the Latin word perturbare, meaning “to confuse” or “to disturb.” If something really annoying is going on, like one neighbor is jack-hammering his driveway and another has a dog that's barking while you're trying to sleep because you were up all night studying and you really really need a nap, but you stay calm and don’t get upset, you are imperturbable.
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Example Sentences
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When moderator Bob Schieffer encouraged the two men to air their grievances against each other, all the drama hung around Obama the Imperturbable.
From Time Magazine Archive
Imperturbable and serene, the ideal man practices no virtue; Self-possessed and dispassionate, he commits no sin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Imperturbable Chancellor Rab Butler proceeded to paint a picture that differed substantially in tone from Churchill's dark hues.
From Time Magazine Archive
Imperturbable, patient, conciliatory, Dr. Quo sought to bridge the chasm of habits.
From Time Magazine Archive
Imperturbable as ever, Herv� did not seem to hear his father's last words.
From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne
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