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Meanings of imperturbable in English

Not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure.

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That cannot be perturbed.

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Examples for "unflappable"
Examples for "unflappable"
1
Reverend Scapegoat had lost his previously permanent look of unflappable good nature.
Bedlam
2
Then there's Art, small, slender, bespectacled, and absolutely unflappable on the line.
The reach of a chef: beyond the kitchen
3
The post-race presentation proved an emotional one for the usually unflappable Lloyd.
News.com.au
4
No matter what we encountered, no matter how bizarre, she was unflappable.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
5
Gerri's largely unflappable so it's fun to watch when she does react.
The Guardian
Usage of imperturbable in English
1
Doubting the consequences of an outcome will allow you to remain imperturbable.
The black swan: the impact of the highly improbable
2
He found the imperturbable Drew deep in a book in his office.
Trailin'!
3
He listened to all I had to say; but was quite imperturbable.
The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney
4
She spoke in her most imperturbable manner and with her quietest face.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume ...
5
The imperturbable stranger brushed his hat with his elbow and went on:
Les Misérables
6
As they approached, several of the well-disciplined, imperturbable monks uttered brief exclamations.
Lord of Light
7
A human headwaiter, imperturbable as a robot, led them to a table.
Ringworld
8
We walked in single file, preceded by Hans, the imperturbable eider-duck hunter.
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
9
Men were afraid of him, in spite of his imperturbable good temper.
The Cathedral: A Novel
10
Jan received the lecture with the utmost equanimity, with imperturbable good nature.
Verner's Pride
11
Kent gave the night editor a cigar and was otherwise exasperatingly imperturbable.
The Grafters
12
Florentius, however, was imperturbable, even though I was sitting in his chair.
Julian
13
I could not believe that; yet, he was imperturbable, solemn as ever.
Tarrano the Conqueror
14
He possessed consummate ability, an imperturbable temper, and great confidence in himself.
Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men
15
About herself he had gained no knowledge; she was imperturbable, inscrutable, impenetrable.
The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2
16
Elsley replied with a grunt; but Tom went on, bland and imperturbable.
Two Years Ago, Volume I
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