as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
remained unperturbed despite the latest problems in the construction of their new house
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Recent Examples of unperturbed
Unusual behavior at the comet's closest approach Regardless, the comet would have continued along its orbit unperturbed by what was happening on Earth.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Her late-19th-century garb is half undone, but her sun hat unperturbed.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
In each scenario, gravitational waves travel unperturbed once the signal is generated, but light takes an extra amount of time to get out.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Cheney appeared unperturbed by all of it, especially his thuggish image.
—Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Her late-19th-century garb is half undone, but her sun hat unperturbed.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
In each scenario, gravitational waves travel unperturbed once the signal is generated, but light takes an extra amount of time to get out.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Cheney appeared unperturbed by all of it, especially his thuggish image.
—Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unperturbed
Adjective
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As Kasevich rolled into second base with his first double on Friday, the infielder unveiled a calm smile while taking off his batting gloves.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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That star ingredient shows up front and center in the Centella Light Cleansing Oil, which sweeps away sunscreen and makeup while helping keep skin calm and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This easy-access escape features serene forest scenes and sprawling views of the lake.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The deep southern creeks were once like this — serene, thick with fish, and loud with birds.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The protesters from across the Czech Republic attended the peaceful demonstration at Letná park, the scene of huge gatherings in 1989 that greatly contributed to the fall of communism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s hour-long event was the fourth such anti-violence vigil, which organizers described as a form of peaceful prayer.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What caught my attention, however, beyond the lip-syncing and costume changes, was the family opposite me: the mother neat and composed, father in golf-course polo and chinos, two thirty-something sons cheering alongside a girlfriend who would not look out of place on a pageant stage.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The robot will vacuum oil from the water’s surface, return to its base station to discharge the collected oil, and then redeploy to the spill site.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The collected data is then analyzed by an outside statistician before the report is issued.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to Randolph, Thornton was unruffled by her question regarding the infamous pop culture moment.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The only one who seemed unruffled by the controversy was Kim herself.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With a broad expanse of shallow, placid water, plus playgrounds and picnic tables, Rockport Beach makes an ideal destination for families with kids.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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The placid romance of Hareton and young Catherine leaves us, superficially, in a peaceful, even hopeful place.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Unperturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unperturbed. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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