imperturbable
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pərˈtɜr adjective
incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
Related forms
im·per·turb·a·bil·i·ty, im·per·turb·a·ble·ness, noun
im·per·turb·a·bly, adverb
Synonyms
composed, collected, impassive, cool, unmoved.
composed, collected, impassive, cool, unmoved.
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| —adj | |
| not easily perturbed; calm; unruffled | |
| imperturba'bility | |
| —n | |
| imper'turbableness | |
| —n | |
| imper'turbably | |
| —adv | |
| imperturbation | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
imperturbable
mid-15c., from L.L. imperturbabilis "that cannot be disturbed" (Augustine), from in- "not" + *perturbabilis, from L. perturbare "to confuse, disturb" (see perturb).
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Example sentences
Once again, the imperturbable transport secretary gave a smooth performance.
Some people are incurable contrarians or imperturbable logicians.
He curtsied low, and then bowed almost to the ground, with an imperturbable gravity that seemed almost suspicious.
In his own imperturbable firmness of character, my uncle had grown into the habit of never contradicting any one in conversation.
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