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
When leaders appear unflappable and unshakeable, everything downstream appears to operate that much better, so leaders project invincibility.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Myers nails the realistic teen who is a far cry from the unflappable Nancy Drew, screwing up plenty and often terrified of what she's gotten herself into.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
The usually unflappable Miller had already walked a batter after a successful ball-strike challenge from Muncy.
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Katie Woo,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Now, rather than fall in line with the stereotypical notions of Housewifedom, Rusch leans into her quirks and remains unflappable no matter what her castmates throw her way — from claiming her divorce was fraudulent to criticizing her potato salad.
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Myers nails the realistic teen who is a far cry from the unflappable Nancy Drew, screwing up plenty and often terrified of what she's gotten herself into.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
The usually unflappable Miller had already walked a batter after a successful ball-strike challenge from Muncy.
—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Now, rather than fall in line with the stereotypical notions of Housewifedom, Rusch leans into her quirks and remains unflappable no matter what her castmates throw her way — from claiming her divorce was fraudulent to criticizing her potato salad.
—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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To alleviate some of the security concerns in metropolitan areas and calm citizens' fears, the United States housed prisoners in military installations and federal facilities throughout the South and Southwest.
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Clark seized on a more gentle course — slightly calmer and still soft with receptive greens — by pulling away late to reach six-under-par through 16 holes.
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The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.
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But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.
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Down the hall, the bedroom’s mostly white design theme returns to a more serene composition, providing a quiet sanctuary.
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The interiors of the Prima Class-ship feel serene and upscale, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a cocktail.
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Ten films and four Toy Story sequels later, his joyful tunes have left an unshakable legacy at Disney.
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Your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.
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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.
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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflappable. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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