unruffled

[ uhn-ruhf-uhld ]

adjective

1. calm; not emotionally upset or agitated; steady; unflustered:

   He became all excited, but she remained unruffled.

   Synonyms: undisturbed, unperturbed, peaceful, composed, cool, imperturbable, serene, tranquil

2. not ruffled, as a garment; smooth.

unruffled

/ ʌnˈrʌfəld /

adjective

1. unmoved; calm
2. still

   the unruffled seas

Derived Forms

• unˈruffledness, noun

Other Words From

• un·ruffled·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unruffled¹

First recorded in 1650–60; un- ¹ + ruffle ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Heckling by an Australian senator was said to have left the King "completely unruffled", with him seeing free speech as the "cornerstone of democracy".

From BBC

It was awkward and uncomfortable, but the King appeared unruffled and took the disruption in his stride.

From BBC

Vehicular assault, adultery and his creative attempts to sabotage the sale of a monstrous yellow spec house next door notwithstanding, Yancy is 97% a good guy, upright where it matters, dogged in a way he can’t help — the sort of hero who remains at least outwardly unruffled in any situation and whose company, in the appealing person of Vaughn, is strangely relaxing.

From Los Angeles Times

The unruffled moon continued to shine.

From Literature

Given how torrid Germany’s preparations for the tournament have been, it was a welcome boost: The cavalry was arriving, albeit, this being Kroos, at a gentle, unruffled sort of pace.

From New York Times

Related Words

• composed
• nonchalant
• placid
• undisturbed
• untroubled