unruffled

un·ruf·fled

adjective \ˌən-ˈrə-fəld\

Definition of UNRUFFLED

1

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

2

: not ruffled : smooth <unruffled water>

Examples of UNRUFFLED

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

First Known Use of UNRUFFLED

1659

Related to UNRUFFLED

Synonyms

collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, calm, unshaken, untroubled, unworried

Antonyms

agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset

Related Words

even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced; imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable; centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled; affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow; carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned; assured, confident, self-assured; aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent; bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid; relaxed, relieved, tranquilized (also tranquillized)

Near Antonyms

anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried; jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense; high-strung, unstable, uptight

See Synonym Discussion at cool