unflappable

Examples

• All

• Thanks for standing firm and unflappable against the politicians, who apparently started campaigning the day they were elected.

  Blog text (1)

• When faced with large and unfamiliar challenges, she's shown herself to be unflappable and a true collaborator.

• The system, by the way, does not earn you the nickname Joe Cool for his unflappable calm under pressure.

  Blog text (17)

• Even for an "almost" unflappable traveler, this had been a tough travel day.

  Blog text (6)

• Amos is doing his best to look unflappable.

  Fiction book (1997)

• Meanwhile, Rodriguez, absolutely unflappable, watched him approach, smiling a little and showing his teeth.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Miller was one of the most unflappable of people and a truly warm human being, albeit somewhat opinionated.

  Academic text (2004)

• And his constituent services, approachability, and unflappable progressive vision are needed.

  Blog text (6)

• Despite the chaos around her, she remained unflappable and handled the situation with grace.

• In the midst of the crisis, his unflappable demeanor reassured everyone in the room.

Synonyms

U

unblinking

vsunflappable

7 6.7

Not showing any emotion or fear in difficult situations

is calm but allows a quiet emotional response rather than blank stillness

U

unfazed

vsunflappable

5 5.3

Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem

is calm but stresses staying composed, not only lacking surprise or worry

U

untroubled

vsunflappable

4 3.5

Calm and not worried about problems

is calm but leans more toward steady nerve in difficult moments

U

unaffected

vsunflappable

3 3.9

Not changed or harmed by something and not showing strong feeling

is calm but centers on composed steadiness instead of showing no change

U

unruffled

vsunflappable

3 5.6

Calm and not easily upset under pressure

is calm but suggests a firmer resistance to being disturbed

I

imperturbable

vsunflappable

2 8.1

Not easily upset or worried, even in difficult situations

is calm but less absolute in composure under pressure

U

unperturbed

vsunflappable

2 7.0

Calm and not worried when things go wrong

is calm but emphasizes not being excited rather than merely unconcerned

U

unflustered

vsunflappable

1 6.1

Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult

is calm but focuses on steady nerve rather than outward panic

U

unhysterical

vsunflappable

1 6.8

Calm and not showing strong or out of control feelings in a stressful situation

is calm but focuses on steady composure rather than only avoiding excess emotion

U

unimpassioned

vsunflappable

1 7.4

Calm and not showing strong feelings

is calm but emphasizes practical steadiness in pressure rather than unemotional detachment

E

equable

vsunflappable

1 7.3

A calm person who does not get angry or upset easily

is calm but refers more to steady temperament than crisis-specific composure

U

unflurried

vsunflappable

8.2

Calm and not showing any sign of worry

is calm but describes steadiness under difficulty rather than speed of action

U

unexcitable

vsunflappable

6.7

Calm and not easily made nervous or emotional

is calm but highlights composed reaction under stress rather than low reactivity

Antonyms

E

excitable

14 4.1

Quick to become excited or nervous

F

flappable

8.8

Gets nervous or upset in stressful situations

How Calm

stoic

20 7.0

imperturbable

2 8.1

unflappable

9 7.4

collected

3.9

calm

735 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology