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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
Indian policymakers were mostly untroubled when Donald Trump returned to the White House this year.
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James Crabtree, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2025
The show wasn’t green-lighted, but Lockwood is untroubled by the failure.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Tension between the two committed camps — the troubled and the untroubled — played out on Aug. 10 in London at a rally in support of the Israeli hostages in Gaza.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Barbuda Belle offers a sense of being almost, maybe, at the edge of the world, the ideal hideaway removed from the outside hubbub and untroubled by it—a K Club for today.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
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James Crabtree, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2025
The show wasn’t green-lighted, but Lockwood is untroubled by the failure.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Tension between the two committed camps — the troubled and the untroubled — played out on Aug. 10 in London at a rally in support of the Israeli hostages in Gaza.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Barbuda Belle offers a sense of being almost, maybe, at the edge of the world, the ideal hideaway removed from the outside hubbub and untroubled by it—a K Club for today.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untroubled
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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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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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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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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West Texas Intermediate May futures also saw a noticeable pickup in trading activity at roughly the same time, with a distinct volume spike interrupting otherwise quiet conditions.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 that greatly contributed to the fall of communism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s hour-long event was the fourth such anti-violence vigil, which organizers described as a form of peaceful prayer.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 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
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
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There’s a beguiling dissonance between the hushed voiceover and the images of ships carrying cables and dropping them in the ocean for the internet to reach the island.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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That was on display as volunteers spoke of the lighthouse’s history in hushed, reverent voices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Untroubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untroubled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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