unruffled
adjective
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
Example Sentences
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
1600, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
unruffled
adjective
unruffled
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- 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
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.
While in some cases nearly identical to unruffled, collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.
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 meanings of cool and unruffled largely overlap; however, cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.
Although the words imperturbable and unruffled have much in common, imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.
The synonyms nonchalant and unruffled are sometimes interchangeable, but nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.