as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall
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Recent Examples of unruffled
Meghan’s particular sensibility, a clean and unruffled traditional-meets-modern mélange, runs up against the limits of having to fill eight long episodes with only a certain number of new ideas.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
To feel the need to run out of the train, screaming, yet remain completely still, unruffled.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
His non-answer answer was delivered in Alonso’s typically unruffled manner.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
But astronomers scrutinizing this particular Hubble image found the central galaxy actually sports a swirl of spiral arms seemingly unruffled by any such merger, raising new questions about what might have triggered its jet.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
To feel the need to run out of the train, screaming, yet remain completely still, unruffled.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
His non-answer answer was delivered in Alonso’s typically unruffled manner.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
But astronomers scrutinizing this particular Hubble image found the central galaxy actually sports a swirl of spiral arms seemingly unruffled by any such merger, raising new questions about what might have triggered its jet.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unruffled
Adjective
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Considered one of the state’s best beach towns, Biloxi is known for its picturesque sand and calm waters that are protected by barrier islands just south of the beach in the Gulf of Mexico.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The lender is navigating calmer seas at home, after Trump unveiled the broad outline of a U.S.-U.K. trade deal earlier this month and Britain scored another major win earlier this week through an agreement to reset its relationship with the EU after departing the bloc in 2020.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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People who responded to the survey said the Morro Bay campsite was serene and dog-friendly, while also being close to town and nature walks.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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At the Cowboy Carter concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Thursday (May 15), the serene moment was interrupted — at least for Blue, who realized the earring in her right ear was caught in Beyoncé’s hair.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Nearby, at Hatta Dam, rent a kayak and enjoy a peaceful few hours on the quiet waters, surrounded by dramatic peaks.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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When they are released, these reports will now reportedly exclude information on issues such as government efforts to deny freedom of movement and peaceful assembly, failures to retain or provide due process for political prisoners, and the harassment of human rights organizations.—
Time,
Time,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The Mexican side looked more composed in the second half, creating more scoring opportunities, especially after Sarah Luebbert (former Chicago Red Stars and University of Missouri standout) came on as a substitute and threatened Gotham’s defense.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Today Diddy seemed more composed, though how long that will last is TBD.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Analysis of collected data is expected to be complete within 60 days of the tests' conclusion.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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The federal agency found that companies were working with third-party firms to process the collected customer data and tweak prices accordingly.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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At Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden, a tranquil 1.5-acre oasis in the heart of the historic downtown, visitors will find a pond with koi and many examples of Georgia Piedmont plants.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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In its path, a group of longtime neighbors live in a tranquil enclave of homes.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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This public beach is surrounded by water on all sides and features a cove with placid waters that are great for wading.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
4 May 2025
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The Dalarna region is Sweden at its best, with dense forests speckling the landscape, a web of foot trails, dramatic waterfalls, gentle slopes for hiking and skiing, and placid lakes, including one of the country’s largest, Lake Siljan.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Unruffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unruffled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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