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imperturbation

American

[im-per-ter-bey-shuhn] / ˌɪm pər tərˈbeɪ ʃən /

noun

freedom from perturbation; tranquility; calmness.

I grew up in a family with nine kids, and I promise you there was never a moment of imperturbation!

Etymology

Origin of imperturbation

First recorded in 1640–50; from Late Latin imperturbātiōn- (stem of imperturbātiō ); im- ², perturbation

Example Sentences

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On one occasion, however, his imperturbation was in imminent danger; Hajek had patted him on the shoulder, saying, with a knowing wink: "Well, my good fellow, suppose you allow me two labourers more; it shall not be your loss."

From Project Gutenberg

And, after all, she only voiced the general opinion of the school, which, by an unwritten law, had established a calm imperturbation as the height of good breeding.

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