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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Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled -- feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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
It was awkward and uncomfortable, but the King appeared unruffled and took the disruption in his stride.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024
Given how torrid Germany’s preparations for the tournament have been, it was a welcome boost: The cavalry was arriving, albeit, this being Kroos, at a gentle, unruffled sort of pace.
From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024
Her manner was as calm and unruffled as her hair.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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