as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper
his imperturbability in a crisis is legendary among hospital staffers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in nonchalant
not easily panicked or upset
the chef was absolutely imperturbable—even when the kitchen caught on fire
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of imperturbability
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
Valeska is the movie’s stabilizing presence, imperturbable even in the face of potential natural disaster.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The team’s droll, imperturbable manager, Dave Roberts, spent much of his summer issuing medical briefings on infirm pitchers.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for imperturbability
Adjective
The index took a mere three weeks and a day to fall just over 10% from its peak on Feb. 19 through Thursday’s close, in its way an equal and opposite reaction to the imperturbable rally that had lifted the market to those highs.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
Valeska is the movie’s stabilizing presence, imperturbable even in the face of potential natural disaster.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The team’s droll, imperturbable manager, Dave Roberts, spent much of his summer issuing medical briefings on infirm pitchers.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for imperturbability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperturbability
Noun
-
That space gives us access to clarity, composure, and intentional choice.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Expect the Wildcats to feature a strong running game behind Watkins and their reliable offensive line, while maintaining composure offensively and defensively.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
-
This isn’t the first time Kravitz and her stylist, Danielle Goldberg, have embraced nonchalant suiting on her press tour.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Hill stayed calm, recovering from the blunder and finding an open lane for an 80-yard touchdown.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
-
All of these things can soften poop and move it through your system more smoothly—which helps keep those nearby blood vessels calm and cool.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The video of serene waves that swished behind the curved stage at the start of Dua Lipa’s concert slowly intensified until the tide became a surge, an appropriate analogy for the pop superstar’s arrival in the US for the first time in more than three years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Previously owned by John Fogerty—and briefly before him, Sylvester Stallone—the property combines serene country charm with celebrity-caliber amenities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
As the announcer remarks upon how the normally meticulous and unflappable Haines is playing with an uncommon aggression, Hitchcock’s urgent camerawork and rapid cuts show Guy, pressed for time and needing to make a hasty exit, playing at a pace that would give Rafael Nadal an aneurysm.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Gardner made headlines in April 2024 when the generally unflappable actress hilariously broke character repeatedly in a sketch with pal Mikey Day and host Ryan Gosling both wearing full prosthetics to play live-action versions of Beavis and Butt-Head.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
-
Krypto maintains the decidedly unruly nature of the dog upon which he is based, a funny foil to Superman’s (played by David Corenswet) kind and composed comportment.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
While his name may have been mispronounced for the bulk of his career, Washington’s legacy as one of the greatest actors of all time remains unshakable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Here, Hawke is once again fueled by an unshakable conviction, and he’s once again faced with considerable resistance.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
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
-
Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.—
Danielle Rossingh,
Forbes,
27 June 2021
Cite this Entry
“Imperturbability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperturbability. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share