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Unflappable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unflappable

 

[ ʌnˈflæpəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

calm under pressure

Not easily upset or excited, especially in a crisis or difficult situation. Someone who is unflappable remains composed and unruffled even in the face of adversity.

Synonyms

calm, collected, composed, cool-headed, poised

Examples of usage

  • He remained unflappable during the entire crisis, providing a sense of calm to those around him.
  • Her unflappable demeanor in the courtroom impressed both the judge and the jury.

Translations

Translations of the word "unflappable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperturbável

🇮🇳 अडिग

🇩🇪 unerschütterlich

🇮🇩 tenang

🇺🇦 незворушний

🇵🇱 niewzruszony

🇯🇵 冷静な

🇫🇷 imperturbable

🇪🇸 imperturbable

🇹🇷 soğukkanlı

🇰🇷 침착한

🇸🇦 غير منزعج

🇨🇿 neochvějný

🇸🇰 neotrasiteľný

🇨🇳 冷静的

🇸🇮 neomajen

🇮🇸 rólegur

🇰🇿 сабырлы

🇬🇪 მშვიდი

🇦🇿 sakit

🇲🇽 imperturbable

Etymology

The word 'unflappable' originated in the mid-20th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'flappable,' from 'flap' meaning 'to agitate or disturb.' The term became popular in the context of describing individuals who were able to maintain their composure and calmness in challenging situations, emphasizing their resilience and poise.

See also: flap, flapjack, flapjacks, flapping.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,975, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.