unexcitable

Thân thiện

A calm teacher remains unexcitable despite the noisy classroom.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not easily excited: Describes a person, temperament, or nature that is calm, steady, and not prone to becoming agitated, overly enthusiastic, or emotionally aroused. It implies a composed and even-tempered disposition.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • His unexcitable nature made him an excellent air traffic controller during the emergency.
  • The veterinarian praised the dog's unexcitable temperament, which is ideal for therapy work.
  • She remained unexcitable despite the surprising news, simply nodding in acknowledgment.

Advanced Usage

• Describing inherent qualities: Often used to describe a stable, inherent characteristic rather than a temporary state.
  • The breed is known for being intelligent and unexcitable.
• In professional or high-pressure contexts: Highlights an asset in situations requiring calm judgment.
  • We need someone unexcitable to handle the negotiations.

Variants and Related Words

• Unexcitability (noun): The quality or state of being unexcitable.
  • Her unexcitability under pressure is remarkable.
• Inexcitable (adjective): A less common synonym with the same core meaning.

Synonyms

• Calm
• Composed
• Even-tempered
• Placid
• Stolid
• Imperturbable

Antonyms

• Excitable
• Volatile
• High-strung
• Nervous
• Agitable

Related Phrases/Idioms

(Note: "Unexcitable" itself is not typically used in common idioms. Its meaning is expressed through descriptive phrases.) - To keep one's cool: To remain calm and unexcitable. - While everyone else panicked, she kept her cool. - As cool as a cucumber: Extremely calm and unexcitable. - He was as cool as a cucumber during the entire interview.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not easily excited
   • an unexcitable temperament