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
That unflappable quality served Rodriguez well throughout his career.
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Jim Defede, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The nerdy and unflappable quarterback won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious player of the year award.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Amid them all, Ian Edwards’s confidently unflappable work stands out as the least self-conscious about the meaning of life, but Edwards’s is every bit as thoughtful and well-crafted.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Stoic and unflappable as always, Kon Knueppel didn’t exactly smile wryly or offer up much of a bodily reaction because that’s not really in his makeup.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jim Defede, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The nerdy and unflappable quarterback won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious player of the year award.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Amid them all, Ian Edwards’s confidently unflappable work stands out as the least self-conscious about the meaning of life, but Edwards’s is every bit as thoughtful and well-crafted.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Stoic and unflappable as always, Kon Knueppel didn’t exactly smile wryly or offer up much of a bodily reaction because that’s not really in his makeup.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
Adjective
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Minneapolis Police Department asked for the public to remain calm after Saturday's shooting.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The police chief appealed for calm, both from the public and federal law enforcement.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
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Swaggering around the stage, Manow is triumphant, imperturbable.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Honda says that altogether, these enhancements reduce interior noise by two or three decibels, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but the result is indeed a serene ride.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a serene off-white that’s meant to promote relaxation and creativity.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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This unshakable belief in his own self-sovereignty offers a welcome contrast to the islanders’ inherent fear of change.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hyperrational thought experiments, forceful debates on whether AI could be shaped for the better, an unshakable belief in technological progress—these are classic Anthropic qualities.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When the center returned to Minnesota, Finch saw a player who was more composed and sure of how to use his boundless energy within the context of the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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The usually very composed DiCaprio is going viral for getting playful during one of the show's commercial breaks, as he was captured laughing, smiling, and doing a very hammy impression of a person who was off camera.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.—
Danielle Rossingh,
Forbes,
27 June 2021
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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflappable. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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