imperturbable
im·per·turb·able
adjective \ˌim-pər-ˈtər-bə-bəl\Definition of IMPERTURBABLE
: marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
— im·per·turb·abil·i·ty \-ˌtər-bə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— im·per·turb·ably \-ˈtər-bə-blē\ adverb
Examples of IMPERTURBABLE
- Although he seems outwardly imperturbable, he can get very angry at times.
- <the chef was absolutely imperturbable—even when the kitchen caught on fire>
Origin of IMPERTURBABLE
Middle English, from Late Latin imperturbabilis, from Latin in- + perturbare to perturb
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to IMPERTURBABLE
- Synonyms
- unflappable, nerveless, unshakable
- Antonyms
- perturbable, shakable (or shakeable)
See Synonym Discussion at cool
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