Unperturbed
adj.calm, capableformal
What it means
Calm and not noticeably worried or disrupted by difficulty.
Reach for it when Praising emotional steadiness when something could have caused agitation.
The unperturbed nurse explained the delay while reorganizing the appointments.
Choose between these
6- everyday
the simplest description of low agitation
not when does not imply a challenge occurred
- everyday
a surprise causes no loss of confidence
not when more casual and less serene
- warm
deep tranquility is the quality to praise
not when too peaceful for active crisis management
- professional
self-control remains visible
not when can require effort despite real perturbation
- literary
temper stays even over time
not when describes disposition more than one response
- literary
outward composure remains smooth
not when may not reflect inner concern
Said against
3- perturbed
- agitated
- distressed
It naturally appears in
3- remain unperturbed
The horses remained unperturbed as the parade passed.
- seem unperturbed
He seemed unperturbed by the extra round of questions.
- calm and unperturbed
She stayed calm and unperturbed when the schedule changed.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, adjective: not disturbed or worried opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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