unflustered
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Definition
Adjective: * Calm and composed, not agitated or confused: Describes a person who remains steady and self-possessed, especially in a situation that might cause stress or panic in others.
Usage
The adjective "unflustered" is used to describe a person's state or demeanor. It emphasizes maintaining inner calm and clear thinking despite external pressure, hurry, or chaos. It is a formal or literary term.
Examples
- Describing a person's reaction:
- Despite the sudden technical problem, the presenter remained completely unflustered and continued her speech.
- An unflustered pilot is essential during an emergency landing.
- Describing a person's general nature:
- Her unflustered manner makes her an excellent crisis manager.
Advanced Usage
- "to remain unflustered": A common collocation highlighting the act of staying calm.
- He remained unflustered throughout the intense negotiation.
- "seemingly/apparently unflustered": Used to describe an outward appearance of calm that may or may not reflect inner feelings.
- She was seemingly unflustered by the criticism, though it hurt her deeply.
Variants and Related Words
- Unflurried (adj): A direct synonym, meaning not flurried or agitated; calm. (e.g., )
- Unruffled (adj): Undisturbed, not agitated or disordered. Often used interchangeably with "unflustered." (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Composed: Having one's feelings under control; calm.
- Poised: Having a composed and self-assured manner.
- Unperturbed: Not concerned or worried.
- Collected: Calm and self-controlled, especially in difficult situations.
Antonyms
- Flustered: Agitated, nervous, or confused.
- Rattled: Nervous, frightened, or confused.
- Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
- Discomposed: Disturbed or agitated.
Adjective
- free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
- the waiters were unflurried and good natured
- with contented mind and unruffled spirit- Anthony Trollope