unruffled
Americanadjective
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calm; not emotionally upset or agitated; steady; unflustered.
He became all excited, but she remained unruffled.
- Synonyms:
- undisturbed, peaceful, composed, cool, imperturbable, serene, tranquil, unperturbed
adjective
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unmoved; calm
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still
the unruffled seas
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On second thought, maybe the unruffled, dismissive response is the way to go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
But nothing comes across more clearly in “Queen of Chess” than Judit Polgár’s unruffled self-possession.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
An unruffled Head kept the pressure on, slamming four boundaries in one Stokes over and sending a six back over the head of Jofra Archer on his way to a 10th Test ton.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
It was awkward and uncomfortable, but the King appeared unruffled and took the disruption in his stride.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2024
Aarfy would puff reflectively on his pipe throughout the whole chaotic clash, gazing with unruffled curiosity at the war through McWatt’s window as though it were a remote disturbance that could not affect him.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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