unflappable
adjective
un·flap·pa·ble
ˌən-ˈfla-pə-bəl 
: marked by assurance and self-control
has a reputation for being unflappable even in the worst situations
Examples of unflappable in a Sentence
He has a reputation for being unflappable.
the unflappable teacher never even blinked when the wall map came crashing down
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James Factora, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
Under the command of the unflappable Ernest McSorley, its veteran captain, the Fitz broke shipping records and tallied enormous profits.
—Kevin Duchschere, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Even a driver as unflappable as Piastri must be starting to feel some frustration that the last three major decisions made by the McLaren pit wall haven’t gone his way.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The good ones have learned to remain calm and unflappable, minding their body language both in front of their players and the media.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflappable. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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unflappable
adjective
un·flap·pa·ble
ˌən-ˈflap-ə-bəl
: not easily upset or panicked : unusually calm
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