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
Daniel: Andrew explained that as Bostonian militias start forming in Massachusetts over taxes on tea and other imports, the South remains largely unperturbed.
Lawler: New England in that day was a land primarily of trade.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
If the atom is held at absolute zero and is unperturbed (more on that in a moment), this transition will occur at a frequency of exactly 9,192,631,770 hertz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2014
Marlowe is intent on criminal justice, and on how easily it is rusted and bent, but social justice, by and large, leaves him unperturbed.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
My mother-in-law seemed quite unperturbed by the accusatory tone of the question.
—Hazlitt, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
If the atom is held at absolute zero and is unperturbed (more on that in a moment), this transition will occur at a frequency of exactly 9,192,631,770 hertz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2014
Marlowe is intent on criminal justice, and on how easily it is rusted and bent, but social justice, by and large, leaves him unperturbed.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
My mother-in-law seemed quite unperturbed by the accusatory tone of the question.
—Hazlitt, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unperturbed
Adjective
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Few clubs can match Newcastle for its success rate with player arrivals, and that comes from being calm and patient.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The skies will likely be clear throughout the day, forecasts show, with a calm wind blowing through the city in the afternoon.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Thank goodness the architects of the serene Richelieu wing of the Louvre understood that the most elegant way to experience the outdoors is from inside.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The outdoor kitchen sits beside a serene pool, which has the sense of dropping off into the greenery.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Iran says its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful purposes.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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Trump wants to suppress peaceful protest and send a message that opposing him means facing the military in the streets.—
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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McIlroy looked composed and steady at 2-under through nine.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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De Armas doesn’t make the mistake of looking too composed, or making the vigorous smackdowns look effortless.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The tegu fossil was one of the collected specimens and was transported back to the museum in a box that sat in storage, unidentified for twenty years.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Analysis of collected data is expected to be complete within 60 days of the tests' conclusion.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Located on the ninth floor of the luxurious five-star Times Square Edition, The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens transports diners to a tranquil paradise.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Bring a group for a tranquil picnic by the lake at the pavilion.—
Dalia Faheid,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Nearly a hundred shiny black calves are frolicking in the pastures, including twin bulls (birthweight of 72 pounds each) whose mother is completely unruffled by this unusual occurrence and its maternal responsibilities.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Well, Piastri faced everything Norris encountered in his fights with Verstappen in 2024 and came out on top and unruffled.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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They may be used on a placid lake, a lazy river or a backyard pool.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The Neshaminy Creek, placid in calm weather, turns treacherous after heavy rains, such as those that fell on Bucks County in the days before his accident.—
JD Mullane,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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