as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
remained unworried despite the panic all around her
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Recent Examples of unworried
So far, the Fed’s leader, at least, has sounded unworried.
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Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 26 June 2023
After noticing that Mathias -- an otherwise sporty and active 7-year-old at the time, who loved swimming in the pool and the Mediterranean Sea near their home -- was having mobility issues, the couple, relatively unworried at first, took him to the doctor.
—Terry Ward, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021
That said, the Fed continues to sound unworried.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
Amazon’s a particularly dangerous rival, but Starship’s Canahui seems unworried.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 Mar. 2021
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Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 26 June 2023
After noticing that Mathias -- an otherwise sporty and active 7-year-old at the time, who loved swimming in the pool and the Mediterranean Sea near their home -- was having mobility issues, the couple, relatively unworried at first, took him to the doctor.
—Terry Ward, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021
That said, the Fed continues to sound unworried.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
Amazon’s a particularly dangerous rival, but Starship’s Canahui seems unworried.
—BostonGlobe.com, 4 Mar. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unworried
Adjective
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Later, after Hankison was sentenced, The Courier Journal counted at least 10 police cruisers parked outside the courthouse, although the situation remained calm.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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As more people seek healing, the conversation has shifted toward calm approaches to managing intense feelings.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But Mitchell is based in the altogether more serene surroundings of Ealing, west London, in the same studio that brings SailGP to our TV screens.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Her name whispers of gentle waves, depth and a soothing light, a haven bright and serene, wild as the sea.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The garden that lined the walkway between the two offered a peaceful sitting area for the first family.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This was an awesome example of a peaceful gathering, celebrating our free speech without interfering with automobile or pedestrian traffic.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet for all the nerves, there is great pride in Yoro’s calm and composed performances, which have quickly taken him to the top.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Krypto maintains the decidedly unruly nature of the dog upon which he is based, a funny foil to Superman’s (played by David Corenswet) kind and composed comportment.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Still, Michael Dao, director of San Jose State’s Human Rights Institute, said that based on the collected data, poverty and inequality have worsened.—
Andrew Zeng,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
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The collected data underscored that what’s played in public places doesn’t necessarily mirror what’s on the popular playlists or radio and streaming platforms.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Explore camping, great outdoors at area parks The Tawas area features opportunities for outdoor exploration at state and local parks and beyond. Area trails, including along the Lake Huron shoreline, offer a tranquil environment to walk, hike or bike.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Just as the fish rise to the surface when the water is calm, your best ideas may surface when your mind is tranquil and wandering during an evening shower.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Silvery birch trees dominate the foreground, while a rocky outcrop frames the aurora dancing through the sky above, which is reflected in a placid pool of water between the trunks.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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As a result, the placid Guadalupe River burst its banks by upwards of 26 feet in some places, and all in the space of just 90 minutes.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Big Ag fears varieties of amaranth as an existential threat to industrial crops, since the plants are unperturbed by the industry’s arsenal of weed killers.—
Michael Shaikh
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Wood was also unperturbed by the rumors Goggins unfollowed her after wrapping.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
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“Unworried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unworried. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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