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unperturbed

adjective

ˌən-pər-ˈtərbd How to pronounce unperturbed (audio)
Definition of unperturbednext
as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation remained unperturbed despite the latest problems in the construction of their new house

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Recent Examples of unperturbed When the researchers play a call from a mouse in the same nest, however, the striped mouse carries on sunbathing, unperturbed. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 But market watchers seemed unperturbed by mounting pressure on the British economy. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 Marching alongside a column of protesters through the city of Borujerd in western Iran, a middle-aged woman appeared unperturbed by the blood streaming down her chin. — Behnam Ben Taleblu, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026 Unusual behavior at the comet's closest approach Regardless, the comet would have continued along its orbit unperturbed by what was happening on Earth. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unperturbed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unperturbed
  1. calm
  2. serene
  3. peaceful
  4. composed
  5. collected
  6. tranquil
  7. unruffled
  8. placid
Adjective
  • The beach is right there for swimming and paddleboarding when the surf is calm, and the trails through the dunes are manageable for kids old enough to walk them without being carried.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Notice what would make the space or situation feel safer, calmer, or more like your own.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of calm
Adjective
  • The Shark Tank judge, 64, and the former Dancing with the Stars pro, 50, offered a look inside their serene lakeside abode in Muskoka, located about two hours north of Toronto, during a recent tour with Homeworthy.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Few tourist vessels access this serene village, and Windstar’s ships are often the only ones in port.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • By platitudes like a peaceful and dignified death and silly words like natural.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The takeover appeared to be peaceful, with no gunfire heard in or around the airport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • There’s the person who shows up to the executive team meeting, composed and strategic.
    — Nicole DuBois, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Each component is prepared separately, allowing the individual flavors and textures to shine before coming together in a balanced, composed bowl.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • Data brokers legally comb the internet for such information, build profiles using the collected information, and sell those profiles to anyone who’ll pay.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Paired with the Emme play table, this duo creates the kind of collected look that feels professionally layered.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Definition of collected
Adjective
  • Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • The arc of the descent is so perfect, his reappearance so unruffled, that at first the plunge appears to be a Buster Keaton-esque pratfall.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of unruffled
Adjective
  • The tone continues to be placid, the plunky marimba and steel drum score remains the same, and the performances only grow to feel even more remarkably lived-in as the severity of the situation clicks into place.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of placid

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“Unperturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unperturbed. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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