Examples of unflappable in a Sentence
He has a reputation for being unflappable.
the unflappable teacher never even blinked when the wall map came crashing down
Recent Examples on the Web
Things that haven’t changed are Lexus’ lovely leather, great seats, unflappable fit and finish and somewhat polarizing style.
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Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
That frustrates Gelfond, an unflappable lawyer turned entertainment executive who helped transform Imax from a purveyor of nature documentaries into a Hollywood powerhouse.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Six years later, those feel like small potatoes compared to more recent catastrophes facing her unflappable police sergeant Athena Nash, who has weathered earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis throughout the soapy procedural drama, which moved from Fox to ABC for Season 7.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Each players’ unflappable confidence and positivity have become vital to the Hawks winning culture, imparting that wisdom to the younger players.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
Puka is so cool, and seemingly so unflappable – and such a weapon.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 10 Jan. 2024
In Glass Onion, the unflappable detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) attends a murder mystery party hosted by tech exec Miles Bron (Edward Norton) on a private island in the Aegean Sea.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2024
Normally unflappable like Reid, Mahomes threw his helmet in disgust after the game.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Your unflappable efforts might inspire your brother to finally relax and do the same.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024
Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
That frustrates Gelfond, an unflappable lawyer turned entertainment executive who helped transform Imax from a purveyor of nature documentaries into a Hollywood powerhouse.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Six years later, those feel like small potatoes compared to more recent catastrophes facing her unflappable police sergeant Athena Nash, who has weathered earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis throughout the soapy procedural drama, which moved from Fox to ABC for Season 7.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Each players’ unflappable confidence and positivity have become vital to the Hawks winning culture, imparting that wisdom to the younger players.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
Puka is so cool, and seemingly so unflappable – and such a weapon.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 10 Jan. 2024
In Glass Onion, the unflappable detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) attends a murder mystery party hosted by tech exec Miles Bron (Edward Norton) on a private island in the Aegean Sea.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2024
Normally unflappable like Reid, Mahomes threw his helmet in disgust after the game.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Your unflappable efforts might inspire your brother to finally relax and do the same.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
un- entry 1 + flap entry 1 (state of excitement) + -able
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflappable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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unflappable
adjective
un·flap·pa·ble
ˌən-ˈflap-ə-bəl 
: not easily upset or panicked : unusually calm
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