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imperturbably

imperturbably

1 8.1
In a calm way without showing any worry
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪmpərˈtɜːrbəbli/
translation icon : imperturbablemente
  • Imperturbably, Lytol continued.
  • said imperturbably
  • imperturbably continued

Examples

  • "She's not your witness," he said imperturbably.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • She moved imperturbably through both, continuing her search for the missing book and waiting for moonrise.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • She surveyed me imperturbably, holding her head very level on account of the scarf, which gave her a sort of Madonna-like aspect.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Despite the chaos around her, she handled the situation imperturbably, maintaining her composure.

  • He answered the difficult questions imperturbably, showing no signs of stress or anxiety.

  • Even when faced with unexpected criticism, she replied imperturbably, confident in her decisions.

Synonyms

unflinchingly
vsimperturbably
4 7.1

In a way that does not show fear or hesitation when facing danger

is calm generally rather than specifically brave in dangerous situations
placidly
vsimperturbably
3 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

is calm but this one suggests deeper unshakable resistance to upset
unblinkingly
vsimperturbably
1 7.5

Without showing any feeling or surprise

is calm and unshakable rather than merely not showing a reaction
unshakably
vsimperturbably
  • US
1 7.0

In a very firm way that does not change or get weaker

is calm from inner steadiness rather than driven by firm determination
insouciantly
vsimperturbably
1 9.9

In a relaxed way without worry

is calm and steady but lacks the light carefree attitude here
unflappably
vsimperturbably
7.4

In a calm way that does not show fear or worry

is the same meaning expressed with a different word form
unaffectedly
vsimperturbably
7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

is calm from inner steadiness, not only outward lack of reaction
composedly
vsimperturbably
6.7

Calmly and with control of your feelings

is calm because nothing easily disturbs inner emotional balance
nervelessly
vsimperturbably
  • Archaic
7.5

To act calmly without showing fear

is steady inside rather than just lacking outward nervous signs
unfussily
vsimperturbably
6.2

In a calm way without showing annoyance or complaint

is calm from inner steadiness rather than only avoiding fuss

How Calm

imperturbably
1 8.1
serenely
7 3.9
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

imperturbably positive

Morphology

imperturbably = imperturbable (transparent) = im + perturb + able + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'imperturbable' (-ly); the adjective itself is transparently negated ('im-' + 'perturb' + '-able').

Etymology

Imperturbably breaks into im- meaning 'not' and perturb meaning 'to disturb', the same 'turb' you see in turbulent. So to act imperturbably is to stay calm and not be shaken, not easily upset.