unruffled
/' n'r fld/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Calm and undisturbed, especially of water: Describing a surface of water that is smooth and without waves or ripples.
- Composed and serene, especially of a person: Describing someone who remains calm, collected, and free from emotional agitation or nervousness.
Usage Examples
- Describing a physical state (water):
- The lake was unruffled in the morning light, perfectly reflecting the mountains.
- He admired the unruffled surface of the pond.
- Describing an emotional or mental state:
- Despite the chaos, she remained completely unruffled.
- His unruffled demeanor helped to calm the anxious passengers.
Advanced Usage
- "Unruffled by [something]": Not disturbed or agitated by a particular event or situation.
- She was unruffled by the sudden change in plans.
- The CEO appeared unruffled by the reporter's aggressive questions.
Variants and Related Words
- Unruffle (verb, rare/archaic): To make smooth or calm again.
- Ruffle (verb): The opposite action; to disorder, disturb, or agitate.
Synonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Placid: Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.
- Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Composed: Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm.
- Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.
Antonyms
- Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
- Ruffled: Disordered, disturbed, or agitated.
- Flustered: Agitated or confused.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To keep one's cool: To remain calm and composed. (This idiom conveys a similar meaning to being unruffled in demeanor.)
- Smooth sailing: Progress that is easy and without problems. (This idiom relates to the 'calm water' sense of unruffled.)
Adjective
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
- a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
- the quiet waters of a lagoon
- a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
- a smooth channel crossing
- scarcely a ripple on the still water
- unruffled water
- free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
- the waiters were unflurried and good natured
- with contented mind and unruffled spirit- Anthony Trollope