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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
she remains untroubled despite the chaos around her
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
quietly canoeing on the untroubled waters of the lake
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Recent Examples of untroubled
Trump also seems untroubled by U.S. military commitments in the Gulf and has talked tough about confronting Washington’s main nemesis in the region, Iran.
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Jonathan Kirshner, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2025
The show opens with the rumble of Tuvan throat singing and the piercing dissonance of Bulgarian harmony, but most of what follows is a smooth surface untroubled by such disturbances.
—Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
In some ways, his competitive debut was an admission that Villa’s first-choice line-up remains untroubled from the previous campaign, despite eight incomings.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Bruno is a classic technocrat, calm and, yes, judicious, untroubled by doubt or other emotions.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan Kirshner, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2025
The show opens with the rumble of Tuvan throat singing and the piercing dissonance of Bulgarian harmony, but most of what follows is a smooth surface untroubled by such disturbances.
—Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
In some ways, his competitive debut was an admission that Villa’s first-choice line-up remains untroubled from the previous campaign, despite eight incomings.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Bruno is a classic technocrat, calm and, yes, judicious, untroubled by doubt or other emotions.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untroubled
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The region marks the entrance to the Kettle Moraine State Forest and is a serene backyard for residents of Milwaukee: a patchwork of wetlands, forests, and prairie land.—
Tim Chester,
AFAR Media,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Lourenco Teixeira de Abreu For a more tranquil coastal retreat, Mélides offers a quieter escape with wilder, more secluded beaches—perhaps what first drew Christian Louboutin and Vincent Van Duysen, both of whom have homes in the area.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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There's no magical future where everything is calm and predictable.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As season three continues, the quiet part is said out loud.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the rich and frequently chaotic history of Marseille, there can have been fewer more apt demonstrations of the club’s inherent tendency towards turbulence than the decision to head to Rome for some peace and quiet in the same week as the death of the Pope.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Together, these two pros deliver a Sunday to-do list that will hopefully create a more peaceful and efficient week ahead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Eliot compares this style to Rory McIlroy lining up a putt to win the Masters: focused, composed, blocking out distractions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The region in which the burial site was found was relatively undisturbed.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cover and simmer, undisturbed, until carrots are just tender, about 8 minutes.—
Southern Living Test Kitchen,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Untroubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untroubled. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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