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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

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  • everyday

    calm

    the simplest description of low agitation

    not when does not imply a challenge occurred

  • everyday

    unfazed

    a surprise causes no loss of confidence

    not when more casual and less serene

  • warm

    serene

    deep tranquility is the quality to praise

    not when too peaceful for active crisis management

  • professional

    composed

    self-control remains visible

    not when can require effort despite real perturbation

  • literary

    equable

    temper stays even over time

    not when describes disposition more than one response

  • literary

    unruffled

    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.

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