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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
she remains untroubled despite the chaos around her
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
quietly canoeing on the untroubled waters of the lake
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Recent Examples of untroubled
The show opens with the rumble of Tuvan throat singing and the piercing dissonance of Bulgarian harmony, but most of what follows is a smooth surface untroubled by such disturbances.
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Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
In some ways, his competitive debut was an admission that Villa’s first-choice line-up remains untroubled from the previous campaign, despite eight incomings.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Bruno is a classic technocrat, calm and, yes, judicious, untroubled by doubt or other emotions.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
Beijing likewise remains untroubled by the 2009 and 2019 crackdowns within Iran itself—in fact, there have been reputable reports that Tehran relies heavily on Chinese technology to pursue its domestic enemies.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2021
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Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
In some ways, his competitive debut was an admission that Villa’s first-choice line-up remains untroubled from the previous campaign, despite eight incomings.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Bruno is a classic technocrat, calm and, yes, judicious, untroubled by doubt or other emotions.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
Beijing likewise remains untroubled by the 2009 and 2019 crackdowns within Iran itself—in fact, there have been reputable reports that Tehran relies heavily on Chinese technology to pursue its domestic enemies.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untroubled
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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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Set on the Riviera Maya, between a mangrove reserve and the white sand beaches of the Mexican Caribbean, the serene, adults-only, all-inclusive Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, opened its doors on January 30.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nowadays, this tranquil stretch of sand in southwest Koh Samui is lined by tourist accommodations, including the lavish InterContinental Koh Samui Resort.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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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
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So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Holmdel building was the next step, a gleaming, impeccable prism meant to contain thousands of scientists in splendid quiet isolation.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2025
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This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security's lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the show’s first two seasons, Laura’s murder broke open a placid American town—much as a severed ear, in Lynch’s 1986 film, Blue Velvet, famously undermined middle America’s saintly image of itself.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Kremlin’s task for 2025, then, is to maintain a placid population.—
Andrei Kolesnikov,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
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An small, undisturbed fishing town with untouched charm, it's not known to many—although word is slowly spreading.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Reaching seven hours of blissful, undisturbed sleep could very well involve placing limits on caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and averting our eyes from blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Untroubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untroubled. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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