unperturbed
/'ʌnpə'tə:bd/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not worried, anxious, or disturbed; remaining calm and composed: Describes a state of being free from emotional agitation, nervousness, or disruption, especially in a situation that might typically cause such feelings.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Despite the loud noises outside, she remained unperturbed and continued reading her book.
- The CEO was unperturbed by the sudden drop in the stock price, confident in the company's long-term strategy.
Advanced Usage
- "To remain unperturbed": To continue to be calm and not become agitated.
- The experienced pilot remained unperturbed even when the plane hit severe turbulence.
- "Seemingly unperturbed": Appearing calm on the surface, regardless of internal feelings or external circumstances.
- He was seemingly unperturbed by the criticism, offering no reaction.
Variants and Related Words
- Imperturbable (adj): Incapable of being upset or agitated; unflappable. This is a stronger, more inherent quality than "unperturbed."
- His imperturbable demeanor made him an excellent negotiator.
- Perturb (v): To disturb or agitate mentally or emotionally. This is the root verb from which "unperturbed" is derived (un- + perturbed).
- The bad news did not perturb her in the slightest.
Synonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Composed: Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm.
- Unruffled: Not disordered or disturbed; calm.
- Unflappable: Having or showing calmness in a crisis.
Antonyms
- Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
- Perturbed: Anxious or unsettled; upset.
- Flustered: Agitated or confused.
Adjective
- free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
- the waiters were unflurried and good natured
- with contented mind and unruffled spirit- Anthony Trollope