unbothered
adjective
un·both·ered
ˌən-ˈbä-ṯẖərd 
: not feeling or showing agitation, worry, or annoyance : not bothered
… for a young director, he seems increasingly unbothered by the problems of youth.—
Anthony Lane
Anthony Lane… [walruses] lie torpid, eyes closed, silent, unbothered by the flies and feces coating their extravagant flanks.—Richard Matthews
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In the meantime, Mackenzie Scott got her divorce and seemingly remains unbothered by the drama of her ex and his new wife.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
In the footage, which has since garnered over 4.6 million views, the swan can be seen waddling calmly ahead of the train, entirely unbothered by the slow-moving vehicle trailing just behind.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This low-profile pair by Lemaire is equal parts luxe and relaxed, lending unbothered elegance to a cozy cashmere maxi and roomy tote.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Swift wants to sound unbothered, even though every lyric suggests the opposite.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2025
In the footage, which has since garnered over 4.6 million views, the swan can be seen waddling calmly ahead of the train, entirely unbothered by the slow-moving vehicle trailing just behind.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This low-profile pair by Lemaire is equal parts luxe and relaxed, lending unbothered elegance to a cozy cashmere maxi and roomy tote.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Swift wants to sound unbothered, even though every lyric suggests the opposite.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Unbothered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbothered. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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