Imperturbable: meaning, definitions and examples
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imperturbable
[ ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bəl ]
character trait
Unable to be upset or excited; calm and steady.
Synonyms
composed, cool-headed, stoic, unflappable, unruffled
Examples of usage
- Even in the face of great danger, she remained imperturbable.
- His imperturbable demeanor under pressure earned him the respect of his colleagues.
- The imperturbable nature of the old oak tree was a source of comfort to the villagers.
- Despite the chaos around him, the leader maintained an imperturbable attitude.
- She faced the criticism with an imperturbable smile.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperturbable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imperturbável
🇮🇳 अविचलित
🇩🇪 unerschütterlich
🇮🇩 tenang
🇺🇦 незворушний
🇵🇱 niewzruszony
🇯🇵 動じない
🇫🇷 imperturbable
🇪🇸 imperturbable
🇹🇷 sarsılmaz
🇰🇷 흔들리지 않는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للاضطراب
🇨🇿 neotřesitelný
🇸🇰 neotrasiteľný
🇨🇳 不动声色的
🇸🇮 neomajljiv
🇮🇸 óhagganlegur
🇰🇿 сабырлы
🇬🇪 მოურყეველი
🇦🇿 sarsılmaz
🇲🇽 imperturbable
Word origin
The word 'imperturbable' originated from the Latin word 'imperturbabilis', which means 'not disturbed'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The prefix 'im-' signifies 'not', and 'perturbable' is derived from the Latin 'perturbare', meaning 'to disturb'. Over the centuries, 'imperturbable' has come to describe someone who remains calm and composed even in challenging situations, showcasing a sense of inner strength and stability.
See also: perturb, perturbed, perturbing, unperturbed.