Unflappably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unflappably

 

[ สŒnหˆflรฆp.ษ™.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

emotional stability

Unflappably means to remain calm and composed in challenging or stressful situations. This term is often used to describe someone who does not easily lose their cool, regardless of the circumstances that arise. The word suggests a level of resilience and equanimity, allowing a person to handle crises without visible agitation. An unflappable individual is typically viewed as dependable and collected under pressure, making them a valued presence in chaotic environments.

Synonyms

calmly, composed, serenely, unstressed.

Examples of usage

  • She handled the unexpected crisis unflappably.
  • He remained unflappably calm during the debate.
  • The pilot managed the emergency landing unflappably.

Translations

Translations of the word "unflappably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imperturbavelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคกเคฟเค—เคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unerschรผtterlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan tenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะฒะพั€ัƒัˆะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niewzruszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹•ใ˜ใชใ„ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท d'un calme imperturbable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imperturbablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakin bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋ฆฌ์ง€ ์•Š๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุง ุงู†ุฒุนุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neochvฤ›jnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neochvejne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅŠจๆ‘‡ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neomajno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณskert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarsฤฑlmaz ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imperturbablemente

Etymology

The term 'unflappably' derives from the verb 'flap,' which means to move up and down quickly or to become agitated. The prefix 'un-' negates this action, thus transforming the meaning to indicate the absence of agitation or disturbance. The earliest usage of 'flap' in the English language can be traced back to the late 14th century. Over time, the combination of 'un-' with 'flappably' emerged to describe an attribute of steadiness in the face of chaos. This evolution reflects the English language's propensity for creating new adverbs by adding prefixes and suffixes that modify the meaning of root words. Hence, 'unflappably' captures the essence of an individual's ability to remain unaffected by troubling circumstances, reinforcing the concept of emotional fortitude appreciated in various social contexts.