unruffled

adjective

un·ruf·fled ˌən-ˈrə-fəld How to pronounce unruffled (audio)

: poised and serene especially in the face of setbacks or confusion

: not ruffled : smooth

unruffled water

Example Sentences

She remained unruffled despite the delays. remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall

Recent Examples on the Web Gilligan and Gould made a restrained series about showmanship and grandiosity that unfailingly valorized the self-discipline and methodicalness typified by Mike and his preternaturally unruffled employer, Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito).

Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 That American Sage Erickson, heretofore marketed by sponsors and the WSL as a delicate, unruffled soul, is capable of unleashing cutting verbal lashings on competitors who have pulled less than sportsmanlike maneuvers in a heat.

Andrew S. Lewis, Outside Online, 10 June 2022 The monarch appeared unruffled as she was pictured being driven from the Royal Air Force station in London to her Windsor Castle home.

Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022 In each case, their parents are curiously unruffled about two 8-year-olds scampering around without supervision, and barely raise an eyebrow at the fact that the pair seem to be each other’s exact doubles.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2022 On that note, the lines that struck me most in Sunday’s episode may have been Lexi’s exchange with her (totally unruffled) stage manager after the play goes off the rails.

Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2022 Wanda Sykes plays the unruffled mediator between the two women, while Adam Scott has a questionable supporting turn as Charlie's gay best friend.

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2022 Her classmate Brasin-Tamarapre Odushu, 20, was equally unruffled when discussing the chance of hostilities.

Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022 The Carnival remained unruffled during cornering, and road noise was minimal up front.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 18 Dec. 2021 See More

unruffled

adjective

as in calm

free from emotional or mental agitation remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall

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calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
composed
placid
unperturbed
collected
smooth
undisturbed
unworried
untroubled
unshaken
possessed
confident
limpid
coolheaded
steady
sedate
recollected
self-possessed
cool
at peace
relaxed
together
relieved
imperturbable
nonchalant
unflappable
level
centered
self-composed
mellow
equal
equable
unshakable
easygoing
unconcerned
detached
affable
nerveless
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aloof
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phlegmatic
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sober
even
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laid-back
well-balanced
indifferent
well-adjusted
self-assured
self-controlled
happy-go-lucky
devil-may-care
loosey-goosey
bovine
self-contained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

perturbed
agitated
disturbed
flustered
upset
anxious
unsettled
discomposed
uneasy
unstrung
unglued
unquiet
nervous
distressed
unhinged
worried
restless
bothered
tense
jittery
jumpy
uptight
unstable
skittish
high-strung

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of unruffled are collected, composed, cool, imperturbable, and nonchalant. While all these words mean "free from agitation or excitement," unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.

harried but unruffled

While in some cases nearly identical to unruffled, collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.

the nurse stayed calm and collected

While the synonyms composed and unruffled are close in meaning, composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.

the composed pianist gave a flawless concert

The meanings of cool and unruffled largely overlap; however, cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.

kept a cool head

Although the words imperturbable and unruffled have much in common, imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.

the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling

The synonyms nonchalant and unruffled are sometimes interchangeable, but nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.

a nonchalant driver

单词	unruffled
释义	unruffled adjective un·ruf·fled ˌən-ˈrə-fəld 1 : poised and serene especially in the face of setbacks or confusion 2 : not ruffled : smooth unruffled water Synonyms calm collected composed cool coolheaded equal level limpid peaceful placid possessed recollected sedate self-composed self-possessed serene smooth together tranquil undisturbed unperturbed unshaken untroubled unworried See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She remained unruffled despite the delays. remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall Recent Examples on the Web Gilligan and Gould made a restrained series about showmanship and grandiosity that unfailingly valorized the self-discipline and methodicalness typified by Mike and his preternaturally unruffled employer, Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 That American Sage Erickson, heretofore marketed by sponsors and the WSL as a delicate, unruffled soul, is capable of unleashing cutting verbal lashings on competitors who have pulled less than sportsmanlike maneuvers in a heat. Andrew S. Lewis, Outside Online, 10 June 2022 The monarch appeared unruffled as she was pictured being driven from the Royal Air Force station in London to her Windsor Castle home. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022 In each case, their parents are curiously unruffled about two 8-year-olds scampering around without supervision, and barely raise an eyebrow at the fact that the pair seem to be each other’s exact doubles. David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2022 On that note, the lines that struck me most in Sunday’s episode may have been Lexi’s exchange with her (totally unruffled) stage manager after the play goes off the rails. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2022 Wanda Sykes plays the unruffled mediator between the two women, while Adam Scott has a questionable supporting turn as Charlie's gay best friend. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2022 Her classmate Brasin-Tamarapre Odushu, 20, was equally unruffled when discussing the chance of hostilities. Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022 The Carnival remained unruffled during cornering, and road noise was minimal up front. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 18 Dec. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition unruffled adjective un·ruf·fled ˌən-ˈrə-fəld 1 : not upset or disturbed 2 : smooth entry 1 sense 4 unruffled water unruffled adjective as in calm free from emotional or mental agitation remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance calm serene peaceful tranquil composed placid unperturbed collected smooth undisturbed unworried untroubled unshaken possessed confident limpid coolheaded steady sedate recollected self-possessed cool at peace relaxed together relieved imperturbable nonchalant unflappable level centered self-composed mellow equal equable unshakable easygoing unconcerned detached affable nerveless even-keeled aloof carefree assured impassive tranquilized phlegmatic dispassionate tranquillized breezy sober even disciplined stolid laid-back well-balanced indifferent well-adjusted self-assured self-controlled happy-go-lucky devil-may-care loosey-goosey bovine self-contained Antonyms & Near Antonyms perturbed agitated disturbed flustered upset anxious unsettled discomposed uneasy unstrung unglued unquiet nervous distressed unhinged worried restless bothered tense jittery jumpy uptight unstable skittish high-strung See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of unruffled are collected, composed, cool, imperturbable, and nonchalant. While all these words mean "free from agitation or excitement," unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement. harried but unruffled While in some cases nearly identical to unruffled, collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis. the nurse stayed calm and collected While the synonyms composed and unruffled are close in meaning, composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition. the composed pianist gave a flawless concert The meanings of cool and unruffled largely overlap; however, cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness. kept a cool head Although the words imperturbable and unruffled have much in common, imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation. the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling The synonyms nonchalant and unruffled are sometimes interchangeable, but nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern. a nonchalant driver
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