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shockproof

shockproof

1 3.9
Not easily surprised or upset by sudden bad news
  • adjective
  • /ˈʃɑkˌpruf/
translation icon : insensible
  • His shockproof attitude helped him remain composed during the unexpected announcement.

Examples

  • Journalists covering disasters often need to be shockproof to handle difficult situations.

  • She remained shockproof even after hearing the bad news.

  • After years in emergency medicine, she became emotionally shockproof and stayed calm in crises.

  • His shockproof demeanor surprised everyone at the meeting.

  • After witnessing the tragic event, she remained shockproof and composed while others panicked.

  • Despite the distressing news, his shockproof attitude allowed him to remain level-headed.

  • Having experienced many ups and downs in life, he felt shockproof to the unexpected challenges that arose.

Synonyms

unshockable
vsshockproof
  • Informal
7.4

A person who is not easily surprised or offended by shocking events

is broader, resisting being upset or affected by disturbing events

Antonyms

upset
∞ 1.0

Feeling sad or worried because something bad happened

sensitive
488 2.9

Aware of and careful about other people's feelings

How Unaffected

shockproof
1 3.9
unmoved
8 5.1
unfazed
5 5.3
sensitive
1 4.4

Surface Forms

shockproof positive

Morphology

shockproof = shock + proof (semi-transparent) = shock + proof

The adjective is a figurative extension meaning emotionally resistant to shocks, which is derivable but less literal than physical senses.

Etymology

Shockproof is formed from shock ('surprise or strong emotional hit') and proof ('resistant to'), so you can picture someone with a kind of mental shield. That is why a shockproof person does not get easily surprised or upset.