untroubled
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Free from turmoil, worry, or anxiety: Describes a state of being calm, peaceful, and without mental or emotional disturbance.
- Not disturbed or agitated; serene: Describes a person, situation, or thing that is placid, tranquil, and free from trouble or upset.
- Easy in mind; secure: Describes a feeling of confidence and freedom from fear or doubt.
Usage Examples
- Describing a state or period:
- She enjoyed an untroubled childhood in the countryside.
- The lake's surface was untroubled by the wind.
- Describing a person's demeanor or mind:
- Despite the chaos around him, he remained untroubled.
- Her untroubled expression showed she had no regrets about her decision.
- Describing sleep or rest:
- After the long journey, he fell into a deep and untroubled sleep.
Advanced Usage
- "Untroubled by": Used to indicate a specific thing that does not cause worry or disturbance.
- He was untroubled by the criticism and continued his work.
- The old tree stood untroubled by the passing of centuries.
Variants and Related Words
- Troubled (adj): The direct antonym, meaning anxious, disturbed, or full of problems.
- He had a troubled past.
- Trouble (n/v): The root word, meaning a problem, difficulty, or to cause distress.
- The engine trouble delayed the flight.
Synonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
- Placid: Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.
- Unperturbed: Not concerned or worried.
Antonyms
- Troubled: Beset by problems or distress.
- Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
- Anxious: Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.
- Disturbed: Having had its normal pattern or function disrupted; feeling unsettled.
Adjective
- free from turmoil or worries
- untroubled times
- free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
- he was secure that nothing will be held against him
- not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
- seemed untroubled by doubts of any kind
- untroubled sleep
- a kind untroubled face