as in nonchalant
not easily panicked or upset
the chef was absolutely imperturbable—even when the kitchen caught on fire
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Recent Examples of imperturbable
The team’s droll, imperturbable manager, Dave Roberts, spent much of his summer issuing medical briefings on infirm pitchers.
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Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Minsky is the very opposite: chipper, imperturbable, and with impeccable manners.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Both were introverts by nature and, for the most part, imperturbable on the court.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Susie Glass, the crime boss Eddie reports to, is essentially a carbon copy of Michelle Dockery’s Rosalind, from her cherry-red lips to her sky-high stilettos to her generally imperturbable air.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
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Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Minsky is the very opposite: chipper, imperturbable, and with impeccable manners.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Both were introverts by nature and, for the most part, imperturbable on the court.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Susie Glass, the crime boss Eddie reports to, is essentially a carbon copy of Michelle Dockery’s Rosalind, from her cherry-red lips to her sky-high stilettos to her generally imperturbable air.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperturbable
Adjective
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While a nonchalant approach might protect you from a heartbreak, there's no way to build real relationships without vulnerability and the risk of rejection, Robbins said.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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One video shows some of those on the boat maintaining a nonchalant attitude, with one man joking the vessel had hit an iceberg, Titanic-style.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Three Palestinians in Gaza told Reuters early on Monday afternoon that there had been calm since midday, with no sound of drones or warplanes.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In an Instagram reel, Chenoa, 26, is seen holding her daughter as the baby gazes upwards with a calm expression.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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By the next afternoon, the art crowd had decamped and Hydra returned to its serene summer pace, with other low-key art sites revealing themselves like sculptural rocks at low tide.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Waldorf Astoria Orlando Set amid a lush nature preserve and conveniently just minutes from Walt Disney World, Four-Star Waldorf Astoria Orlando offers a serene counterpoint to the region’s theme park frenzy.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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It’s been easy to get lost in Mikko Mania, as Rantanen has put the Stars on his broad shoulders and carried them this far, with some significant help from the unflappable Jake Oettinger in goal.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Gansevoort Plaza, Meatpacking District | Free with RSVP Sally Ride became the first American woman to blast off into space, but beneath her unflappable composure was a secret.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The speech was met with interruptions from hecklers, prompting Kennedy to remain composed and even express gratitude for the lessons learned from such interactions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The resort’s composed, perfectionist manager who returned to Japan after years in New York’s hospitality industry.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The team is now showing resolve against the West’s clear-cut No. 1, limiting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down the stretch and winning the clutch minutes with unshakable cool (Russell Westbrook is a celebratory yeller, fine, but these guys are a chill bunch overall).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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This unshakable faith keeps her grounded when campaigns don’t hit or partnerships fall through.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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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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“Imperturbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperturbable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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