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
Myers nails the realistic teen who is a far cry from the unflappable Nancy Drew, screwing up plenty and often terrified of what she’s gotten herself into.
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Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The height of this mode on Apple TV+ is Silo, a sci-fi adaptation where the whole system is both mysterious and corrupt, but the intrepid, highly skilled, and unflappable protagonist played by Rebecca Ferguson is undaunted in her need to figure out what’s really going on.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Shelly was the real challenger in the family: strategic, focused, unflappable.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Even through hiccups during the trips which are not their doing, the team is unflappable and quick to rectify.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
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Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The height of this mode on Apple TV+ is Silo, a sci-fi adaptation where the whole system is both mysterious and corrupt, but the intrepid, highly skilled, and unflappable protagonist played by Rebecca Ferguson is undaunted in her need to figure out what’s really going on.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Shelly was the real challenger in the family: strategic, focused, unflappable.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Even through hiccups during the trips which are not their doing, the team is unflappable and quick to rectify.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
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Chilling video showed a Mississippi teen murder suspect's nonchalant attitude after allegedly shooting and killing her mother, with the girl seen texting following the act.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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The moment was so nonchalant that Michael Porter Jr. didn’t even notice what had happened from the bench.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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The show’s continuing appeal hinges largely on Guralnik; her calm demeanor and sharp analytical framing guide the participants (and the audience) toward astute insights about their relationship patterns.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Children who used to be violent have become calmer, and violence against children has significantly decreased.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The team’s droll, imperturbable manager, Dave Roberts, spent much of his summer issuing medical briefings on infirm pitchers.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Minsky is the very opposite: chipper, imperturbable, and with impeccable manners.Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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These healthy habits also help optimize the bedtime routine by eliminating stimulation and creating structure, which can help mitigate overwhelm and prepare you for a more serene morning.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The only team with double figures of wins this season is Liverpool, who have stood out as a model of relatively serene stability, while most of those beneath them have thrashed about like fish on the deck of a ship.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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For now, most Syrians in Europe are intent on celebrating the fall of a regime that had seemed unshakable as recently as a month ago.Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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From the beginning, as a songwriter eager to discuss his craft, Porter has spoken often about how his mother’s unshakable belief in his gift sustained him during his early years.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Even as the weapon appeared to jam, the shooter remained composed, standing over Thompson and firing again before walking away, leaving behind bullet casings inscribed with messages, multiple news outlets reported.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Every scouting report starts with how to contain the 6-foot-7 post, who has become more composed, stronger and better conditioned as a junior.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Kvitova produced a nerveless performance, finishing off the match with her first ace of the final.Danielle Rossingh, Forbes, 27 June 2021
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The seemingly nerveless Floridian, a ferocious competitor at the best of times, hit back in style to close with two birdies in his last three holes for a round of 69 in the process sending a very clear message to his rivals out there.Patrick Snell, CNN, 9 Aug. 2020
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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflappable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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