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
Unusual behavior at the comet's closest approach Regardless, the comet would have continued along its orbit unperturbed by what was happening on Earth.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Her late-19th-century garb is half undone, but her sun hat unperturbed.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
In each scenario, gravitational waves travel unperturbed once the signal is generated, but light takes an extra amount of time to get out.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Cheney appeared unperturbed by all of it, especially his thuggish image.
—Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Her late-19th-century garb is half undone, but her sun hat unperturbed.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
In each scenario, gravitational waves travel unperturbed once the signal is generated, but light takes an extra amount of time to get out.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Cheney appeared unperturbed by all of it, especially his thuggish image.
—Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unperturbed
Adjective
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The beach is flat–just right for soccer or throwing a football–and the water is usually fairly calm and great for taking out a standup paddleboard or a surfboard.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The mix of calm bordeaux and vibrant green makes for interesting styling indeed.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This easy-access escape features serene forest scenes and sprawling views of the lake.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the mood was generally sunny and marches largely peaceful, the third No Kings protests were an unmistakable display of political force that could reverberate in the 2026 midterms and beyond.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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One detained at Dallas demonstration While most of Saturday's rallies were peaceful, police say one person was detained at the Dallas demonstration.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What caught my attention, however, beyond the lip-syncing and costume changes, was the family opposite me: the mother neat and composed, father in golf-course polo and chinos, two thirty-something sons cheering alongside a girlfriend who would not look out of place on a pageant stage.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The robot will vacuum oil from the water’s surface, return to its base station to discharge the collected oil, and then redeploy to the spill site.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The collected data is then analyzed by an outside statistician before the report is issued.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to Randolph, Thornton was unruffled by her question regarding the infamous pop culture moment.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The only one who seemed unruffled by the controversy was Kim herself.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With a broad expanse of shallow, placid water, plus playgrounds and picnic tables, Rockport Beach makes an ideal destination for families with kids.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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