unruffled

American  

[uhn-ruhf-uhld] / ʌnˈrʌf əld /

adjective

1. 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

2. not ruffled, as a garment; smooth.

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unruffled British  

/ ʌnˈrʌfəld /

adjective

1. unmoved; calm

2. still

   the unruffled seas

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Other Word Forms

• unruffledness noun

Etymology

Origin of unruffled

First recorded in 1650–60; un- ¹ + ruffle ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

On second thought, maybe the unruffled, dismissive response is the way to go.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the rock surface, the faces were clear and unruffled.

From Literature

The normally unruffled social worker was baffled by this.

From Literature

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

Is there a parallel between his unruffled personality and his decisiveness on track?

From BBC

Related Words

• composed
• nonchalant
• placid
• undisturbed
• untroubled