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View usage for: (ʌnflæpəbəl) adjectiveSomeone who is unflappable is always calm and never panics or gets upset or angry. His unflappable calm gave me confidence under pressure. Synonyms: imperturbable, cool, collected, calm More Synonyms of unflappable unflappable in British English (ʌnˈflæpəbəl) adjective informal hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed Derived forms unflappability (unˌflappaˈbility) or unflappableness (unˈflappableness) noun unflappably (unˈflappably) adverb unflappable in American English (ʌnˈflæpəbəl) adjective Informal not easily excited or disconcerted; imperturbable; calm Derived forms unflappability (unˌflappaˈbility) noun Word origin < un- + , flap (sense 5 ) + -able Examples of 'unflappable' in a sentenceunflappable All were attended to with unflappable calm.And that is a problem for the normally unflappable first minister.He rarely offers such an insight into the character behind the unflappable batsman.As a captain you need to be calm and unflappable so maybe he used it in that respect.Captain was unflappable as always and her reading of the game was spot-on.Just this weekend a normally unflappable friend texted from his brother's hospital bedside.The usually unflappable Tusk has seen his popularity plummet in the wake of the scandal and initially said he was considering resignation.Guy's normally suave and unflappable exterior takes a bit of a hit when he is reunited with a face from his past.He was urbane, loved books and theatre, and was always unflappable.If you're in a leadership role, your team looks to you to be calm and unflappable. Definition (of a person) not easily upset (informal) Professional life-savers need to be calm and unflappable. Synonyms unfazed (informal) not given to worry Opposites nervous , excitable , twitchy (informal) , volatile , temperamental , hot-headed , antsy (informal) , flappable SeeunshakenNearby words ofunflappable - unfinished
- unfit
- unflagging
- unflappable
- unflattering
- unfledged
- unflinching
Additional synonymsDefinition calm and unemotional He was marvellously cool, smiling as if nothing had happened. Synonyms calm, together (slang), collected, relaxed, composed, laid-back (informal), serene, sedate, self-controlled, placid, level-headed, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, unexcited, QL, chilled (informal) Definition not showing or feeling emotion He searched the man's impassive face for some indication that he understood. Synonyms unemotional, unmoved, emotionless, reserved, cool, calm, composed, indifferent, self-contained, serene, callous, aloof, stoical, unconcerned, apathetic, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), inscrutable, stolid, unruffled, phlegmatic, unfeeling, poker-faced (informal), imperturbable, insensible, impassible (rare), unexcitable, insusceptible, unimpressible Definition calm and sensible She is level-headed and practical. Synonyms calm, balanced, reasonable, composed, together (slang), cool, collected, steady, sensible, sane, dependable, unflappable (informal), self-possessed, even-tempered, grounded Definition having control of one's emotions or behaviour, esp. in difficult situations She is the most articulate and self-possessed member of her family. Synonyms self-assured, confident, poised, together (slang), cool, collected, unruffled, cool as a cucumber (informal), sure of yourselfDefinition calm and unperturbed Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled. Synonyms calm, cool, collected, peaceful, composed, serene, tranquil, sedate, placid, undisturbed, unmoved, unfazed (informal), unperturbed, unflustered |