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
The kakapo kept her distance while the switch was made but quickly returned to the nest, seemingly unperturbed.
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ABC News,
23 Feb. 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.
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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.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
Her late-19th-century garb is half undone, but her sun hat unperturbed.
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Jane Borden,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unperturbed
ABC News,
23 Feb. 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
Her late-19th-century garb is half undone, but her sun hat unperturbed.
—
Jane Borden,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unperturbed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unperturbed
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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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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By Sunday afternoon, the park was peaceful, with some residents setting up a Father's Day lunch while men nearby were playing cards.
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The view is extraordinary, but the experience is far from peaceful in peak season.
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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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That changed in 2018, when the Council passed Helen Rosenthal’s bill encouraging New Yorkers to report idling violations by requiring the city to publicize the process and pay them 25% of any collected fines for their efforts.
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There is a music room with an upright piano, wind-up gramophone and the collected lyrics of Bob Dylan—a perfect touch for the pop star.
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.
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Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.
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Hollywood was seemingly unruffled by the legal troubles and focused on his cat, Bella.
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Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.
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Tuesday night was a much more placid affair, with just twelve runs scored on 18 hits, but of those 18 hits, six were home runs.
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“Unperturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unperturbed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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