unappalled
Definition
Adjective: - Not dismayed or shocked: "unappalled" describes a state of being without fear, terror, or disturbance in the face of something frightening, shocking, or horrifying. It implies calmness, composure, or indifference.
Usage Examples
- (She was not shocked or frightened by the event.)
- (He was not dismayed by the approaching threat.)
- (He was not disturbed or shaken by the negative feedback.)
Advanced Usage
- "to remain unappalled": to stay calm and unaffected despite a terrifying or shocking situation.
- The explorer remained unappalled by the howling wolves in the dark forest. (He showed no fear or panic.)
- "unappalled by [something]": used to indicate the specific cause of potential fear or shock that does not affect the person.
- She was unappalled by the gruesome details of the crime scene. (The details did not horrify her.)
Variants and Related Words
- Appalled (adj): filled with horror, shock, or dismay.
- He was appalled by the destruction caused by the storm. (He was deeply shocked and horrified.)
- Appall (verb): to cause someone to feel horror or shock.
- The news of the tragedy appalled the entire community. (It shocked and horrified them.)
Synonyms
- Undismayed: not discouraged or frightened.
- Unfazed: not perturbed or affected by something.
- Composed: calm and in control of one's emotions.
- Fearless: without fear; brave.
Related Idioms
- "Not bat an eye": to show no surprise or concern.
- He didn't bat an eye when the car almost hit him — he was completely unappalled. (He showed no fear or shock.)
- "Take in stride": to deal with something difficult calmly.
- She took the bad news in stride, remaining unappalled. (She handled it without distress.)
Antonyms
- Appalled: filled with horror or shock.
- Horrified: extremely shocked or frightened.
- Dismayed: feeling distress or alarm.