unruffled

Examples

• All

• Despite the unexpected challenges, he stayed unruffled, calmly guiding his team through the crisis.

• Only Lorenzo is unruffled and unchanged by the impending dinner.

  Fiction book (1997)

• "It's a cool car," I said, completely unruffled, returning his smile.

  Blog text (8)

• You wish you could adopt his unruffled manner.

  Fiction book (1998)

• I wasn't really a jazz fan, but the bird seemed calm and unruffled by the noise.

  Fiction book (2001)

• After what we've put you through, you look spectacularly unruffled.

  The Killer Elite (1975)

• The man looked surprisingly rested and unruffled after last night's ordeal.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Unruffled and proper in his tan uniform and stiff-brimmed hat, the driver pulled to the curb.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "Thorne was completely unruffled, going on again, answering Glitsky's next question in his maddeningly even voice.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Even during the hectic presentation, she remained unruffled and handled the questions with ease.

Synonyms

U

undisturbed

vsunruffled

22 3.0

Not interrupted or bothered so things stay the same

keeps composure amid active pressure rather than only avoiding interruption

U

unflappable

vsunruffled

9 7.4

Not getting upset or excited in difficult situations

is calm too but more about steady inner composure under pressure

U

unfazed

vsunruffled

5 5.3

Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem

stays composed under pressure rather than only avoiding surprise

U

unhurried

vsunruffled

5 3.5

Not rushed and calm in movement or speech

keeps steady composure when stressed rather than only moving slowly

U

untroubled

vsunruffled

4 3.5

Calm and not worried about problems

keeps steady composure when pressured rather than only feeling peaceful

U

unperturbed

vsunruffled

2 7.0

Calm and not worried when things go wrong

is more about steady composure specifically when pressure occurs

U

unworried

vsunruffled

1 2.3

Someone who feels calm and not upset about problems

manages calm under pressure rather than only lacking everyday worry

U

unflustered

vsunruffled

1 6.1

Calm and not showing worry when things are difficult

is calm as well but emphasizes steady poise under urgent stress

U

unstressed

vsunruffled

1 2.5

Calm and relaxed without feeling pressure

remains composed during stressful moments rather than only being relaxed

U

unrattled

vsunruffled

5.4

Not upset or worried in a difficult situation

is calm too but highlights composed control under active pressure

U

unvexed

vsunruffled

9.3

Calm and not worried by problems or noise

remains composed under pressure rather than only being generally unbothered

U

unstrained

vsunruffled

4.9

Calm and not showing worry under pressure

shows composed steadiness under immediate pressure rather than just low tension

U

unagitated

vsunruffled

5.8

Calm and not showing strong feelings

keeps that calm even when pressure or trouble appears

U

unflurried

vsunruffled

8.2

Calm and not showing any sign of worry

maintains inner composure under stress rather than only seeming outwardly calm

U

unharried

vsunruffled

6.1

Calm and not rushed

stays composed under urgent pressure rather than only avoiding rush

Antonyms

F

flustered

14 4.1

Being nervous and confused because of an unexpected problem or pressure

Compounds

U

unruffled demeanor

6.3

A calm, steady way to behave when things are difficult

How Calm

serene

38 3.9

unruffled

3 5.6

composed

1 4.3

calm

735 1.0

relaxed

241 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology