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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From Gary Klein: Rams coach Sean McVay, typically unflappable during news conferences, did not look or sound like his usual self.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The stress of being on call for weeks on end and under pressure to create meals that make so many different people happy can test even the most seasoned and normally unflappable cook.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Daniel Baxter, Winfrey's election guru and an unflappable veteran of many Detroit elections, assured me after the August primary that the clerk's staff would be ready to handle any volume of absentee ballots.
—M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2024
Mark once gave me an Armoury safari jacket, the very same one worn by the character in my novel, and its light, unflappable linen proved perfect for my summer readings around Germany and Switzerland that year.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The stress of being on call for weeks on end and under pressure to create meals that make so many different people happy can test even the most seasoned and normally unflappable cook.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Daniel Baxter, Winfrey's election guru and an unflappable veteran of many Detroit elections, assured me after the August primary that the clerk's staff would be ready to handle any volume of absentee ballots.
—M.l. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2024
Mark once gave me an Armoury safari jacket, the very same one worn by the character in my novel, and its light, unflappable linen proved perfect for my summer readings around Germany and Switzerland that year.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflappable
Adjective
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Ray fluctuates more, is nonchalant about a few things, which drives me nuts.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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At the meeting, Hanes seemed oddly nonchalant, exuding the air of an overconfident salesman.—
David Yaffe-Bellany,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The one child was screaming and running up and down, and the other child was really calm and quiet.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Valeska is the movie’s stabilizing presence, imperturbable even in the face of potential natural disaster.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Standing in the rostrum of the House of Representatives, a gavel in her hand and a look of imperturbable stoicism on her face, Ms. Harris officiated as the two houses of Congress met in joint session to formally count the Electoral College votes for president.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The show’s tropical backdrop, with its contrasts of serene beauty and underlying tensions, directly informed the use of saturated colors, exotic patterns, and organic textures.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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It’s tucked away in the hills—far above the neon signs of Sunset Boulevard and the ritzy shops of Rodeo Drive—and the outdoor entrance takes you by a serene lake where swans swim by.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite their vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds, their bond has always been unshakable — until one day, their friendship is tested, which forces Jane and Ann to confront the meaning of love, growth and adulthood.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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But fighting for something bigger than ourselves requires clarity, conviction, and an unshakable belief in what's possible.—
Steve Grappe Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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 13 Mar. 2025.
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