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
Fudd wears the same cool, neutral expression in every scenario on the court, her demeanor unflappable to anyone on the outside looking in.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Sabalenka repeatedly looked at her box in frustration during the third set, while Rybakina was unflappable and made fewer errors in the big moments.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 1 Feb. 2026
The clip soon inspired TikTok users to impersonate the owl’s unflappable aura.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While that duality has tested Lynch in new ways, her unflappable confidence — now sharpened by a calculating, heel-leaning persona — has only elevated her swagger.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Sabalenka repeatedly looked at her box in frustration during the third set, while Rybakina was unflappable and made fewer errors in the big moments.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 1 Feb. 2026
The clip soon inspired TikTok users to impersonate the owl’s unflappable aura.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While that duality has tested Lynch in new ways, her unflappable confidence — now sharpened by a calculating, heel-leaning persona — has only elevated her swagger.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
Adjective
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No doubt that playful warmth played a part in him being cast as Luffy, a hilariously nonchalant, yet utterly sincere would-be pirate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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To be so nonchalant about that.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This remote Northland beach on the scenic Karikari Peninsula has clear, calm waters and soft white sand.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Drawing Room extends into a calm outdoor courtyard fenced off by French doors and covered by a canopy of latticed vines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Soft, serene greens are everywhere this spring.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere are an office, a wine cellar, and a bonus room with a sauna, while the rear courtyard allows residents to spread out along the infinity pool and spa while taking in serene mountain views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Complemented by the opulent classicism of Dolce & Gabbana, which leaned into its signature Sicilian glamour with precision and refined detail, this week reaffirmed Milan as a place where heritage and innovation coexist with unshakable confidence.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Dubai has prided itself with its unshakable security and safety.—
Dana Khraiche,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At the same time, his tech-entrepreneur client—a longtime friend who also recently decamped from the West Coast—asked that the 2,063-square-foot bachelor pad function as a refuge: plush, composed, and calm in the middle of the city.—
Ian Volner,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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And so Ekman-Larsson elevated his game and played some of the most physical and composed hockey of his career as the Leafs stumbled.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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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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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflappable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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