imperturbable
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im·per·turb·a·ble
(ĭm′pər-tûr′bə-bəl)adj.
Unshakably calm and collected: "His ... facial expression never deviated from the imperturbable mask" (Molly Worthen). See Synonyms at cool.
im′per·turb′a·bil′i·ty, im′per·turb′a·ble·ness n.
im′per·turb′a·bly adv.
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imperturbable
(ˌɪmpɜːˈtɜːbəbəl)adj
not easily perturbed; calm; unruffled
ˌimperˌturbaˈbility, ˌimperˈturbableness n
ˌimperˈturbably adv
imperturbation n
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im•per•turb•a•ble
(ˌɪm pərˈtɜr bə bəl)adj.
incapable of being upset or agitated; calm.
[1490–1500; < Late Latin]
im`per•turb`a•bil′i•ty, im`per•turb′a•ble•ness, n.
im`per•turb′a•bly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() composed - serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"; "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time" |
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imperturbable
adjective calm, cool, collected, composed, complacent, serene, tranquil, sedate, undisturbed, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unfazed (informal), unflappable (informal), unruffled, self-possessed, nerveless, unexcitable, equanimous He was cool and aloof, and imperturbable.
upset, nervous, frantic, agitated, ruffled, touchy, jittery (informal), excitable, panicky
upset, nervous, frantic, agitated, ruffled, touchy, jittery (informal), excitable, panicky
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imperturbable
adjectiveNot easily excited, even under pressure:
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