unperturbed

adjective

un·​per·​turbed ˌən-pər-ˈtərbd How to pronounce unperturbed (audio)
: not worried, upset, or disquieted : not perturbed
continued unperturbed by the interruption

Examples of unperturbed in a Sentence

remained unperturbed despite the latest problems in the construction of their new house
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unperturbed was in the 15th century

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“Unperturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unperturbed. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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