unflappable

un·flap·pa·ble

adj \-ˈfla-pə-bəl\

Definition of UNFLAPPABLE

: marked by assurance and self-control

— un·flap·pa·bil·i·ty \-ˌfla-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— un·flap·pa·bly \-ˈfla-pə-blē\ adverb

Examples of UNFLAPPABLE

1. He has a reputation for being unflappable.
2. <the unflappable teacher never even blinked when the wall map came crashing down>

Origin of UNFLAPPABLE

¹un- + ¹flap (state of excitement) + -able

First Known Use: 1954

Related to UNFLAPPABLE

Synonyms: imperturbable, nerveless, unshakable

Antonyms: perturbable, shakable (or shakeable)

Related Words: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, icy, nonchalant, placid, self-collected, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, steely, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried

Near Antonyms: panicky; aflutter, anxious, dithery, edgy, het up, hung up, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, shaky, tense, troubled, uneasy, upset, uptight, worried

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Rhymes with UNFLAPPABLE

recappable