as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall
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Recent Examples of unruffled
The only one who seemed unruffled by the controversy was Kim herself.
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Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Convera analyst Antonio Ruggiero is also unruffled by the upcoming ruling.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
The capital markets haven’t said no to AI yet, and unruffled investors note that debt-light Silicon Valley giants have plenty of financial breathing room.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Wintour was unruffled after being heckled by PETA, during a 2009 talk at the 92Y in New York.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unruffled
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Convera analyst Antonio Ruggiero is also unruffled by the upcoming ruling.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
The capital markets haven’t said no to AI yet, and unruffled investors note that debt-light Silicon Valley giants have plenty of financial breathing room.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Wintour was unruffled after being heckled by PETA, during a 2009 talk at the 92Y in New York.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unruffled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unruffled
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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The project was set for Brownie Wise Park in Kissimmee, a serene 25-acre area purchased and conserved by the county for over a decade and popular for its walking trails.
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Completed in 1968 atop a steep hillside in Corte Madera, about 15 miles north of San Francisco, the cantilevered residence is equal parts bold architectural experiment and serene woodland sanctuary.
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City officials have repeatedly said the overwhelming majority of those celebrations have been peaceful.
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Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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The collected luggage includes roller bags, duffel bags, suitcases and backpacks.
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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
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The tranquil beauty of Virginia’s river life unfolds like a folk melody at this waterfront inn located on a private peninsula.
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The main institutional index of US row-crop land finished up a fraction over the prior year, the kind of placid result that has made farmland a favorite of pension funds looking for calm.
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In that moment, a salmon does a porpoising roll in the placid pool about 30 feet below me and out about 60 feet from shore.
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“Unruffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unruffled. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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