as in nonchalant
not easily panicked or upset
the unflappable teacher never even blinked when the wall map came crashing down
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Recent Examples of unflappable
Milo is also unflappable in the face of critics.
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Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Players say in that regard, McDaniel has been unflappable.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
While Sammie is naive, impatient, and yearning for adulthood, Delta Slim is wise, heedless yeet unflappable, and the surprising steady voice when the juke joint descends into chaos.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
His biggest athletic foe comes in the unflappable form of Japanese table tennis star Koto Endo (Koto Kawaguchi), an icon in his homeland who Marty’s primary table tennis rival.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unflappable
Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Players say in that regard, McDaniel has been unflappable.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
While Sammie is naive, impatient, and yearning for adulthood, Delta Slim is wise, heedless yeet unflappable, and the surprising steady voice when the juke joint descends into chaos.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
His biggest athletic foe comes in the unflappable form of Japanese table tennis star Koto Endo (Koto Kawaguchi), an icon in his homeland who Marty’s primary table tennis rival.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unflappable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
Adjective
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Vonn, whose injury history is almost as long as her résumé, looked calm during training, coach Aksel Lund Svindal said Saturday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In court, Mickey grasps at straws, trying to clear his name, and in jail, the usually calm, cool and collected attorney is struggling to stay sane.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The imperturbable New York rapper is back behind the boards for a lean, mean new album with endless quotables and only one guest.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the Brits love to check an American’s imperturbable optimism.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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For glam, Union’s pixie cut hairdo was coiffed with a modern touch, and her makeup included clean, serene details like bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a neutral lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The heat remains between Cathy and Heathcliff, and this unshakable bond ensures their mutual destruction.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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In short, investors are questioning the once-unshakable dominance of software and tech.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Comfortable Ride: Adaptive dynamics with the optional air suspension provides a smooth and composed ride, even on rough roads and off road trails.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the center returned to Minnesota, Finch saw a player who was more composed and sure of how to use his boundless energy within the context of the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflappable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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