unflappable

adjective

ˌən-ˈfla-pə-bəl How to pronounce unflappable (audio)
Definition of unflappablenext
as in nonchalant
not easily panicked or upset the unflappable teacher never even blinked when the wall map came crashing down

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Recent Examples of unflappable In the days after 9/11, the fear of what might come next beset famously unflappable Gotham. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 Casting Pattinson in the role leaves little to the imagination, as the IRL Hansen’s more equanimous, jovially unflappable, everyday demeanor is replaced here by someone who’s visibly diseased in the head from the very top. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 Smart, funny, incisive, generous and, perhaps above all, unflappable. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In this novel Amis is as unflappable as ever, and his dry humour and the dark undertone of the novel are exactly my taste. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflappable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
  1. nonchalant
  2. calm
  3. imperturbable
  4. serene
  5. unshakable
  6. composed
  7. nerveless
Adjective
  • Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Just a rugged man in a stream There is, of course, nothing nonchalant about the exchange.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonchalant
Adjective
  • This week, curfews were imposed in some cities to help maintain calm.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also a level of anxiety about potential confrontations at the polls, but so far, local elections officials say things are calm.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of calm
Adjective
  • The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of imperturbable
Adjective
  • On his latest solo album, the Tonstartssbandht guitarist/vocalist crafts a serene, psychedelic opus that invites us to become immersed.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • On the bottom level, a soundproof movie theater and 1,000-bottle wine cellar join a wellness wing with a gym, sauna, and serene rock waterfall.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer also teases Fielder getting some FaceTime with Holmes’s husband, Billy Evans, who appears to have an unshakable belief in his wife.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unshakable
Adjective
  • The British singer, 27, composed and co-wrote the lyrics with Bastian Langebæk and Max Wolfgang, according to the song credits on Spotify.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Emma style, a more composed and sensible block-heel pump, is for Elinor (Edgar-Jones).
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • Ismael Saibari — Morocco/Bayern Munich (+1) Marked his first match since leaving PSV for Bayern Munich by sending the Netherlands home with a nerveless penalty to win the shootout.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of nerveless

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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflappable. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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