Unruffled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unruffled

[ ʌnˈrʌfəld ]

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calm

Not disconcerted or disturbed; unruffled.

Synonyms

calm, composed, poised, serene

Examples of usage

She remained unruffled in the face of criticism.
His unruffled demeanor helped calm the situation.
The unruffled lake reflected the clear blue sky.

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smooth

Make (water) smooth and calm.

Synonyms

calm, smooth, soothe

Examples of usage

He unruffled the water by gently stroking it with his hand.
A gentle breeze unruffled the surface of the lake.

Translations

Translations of the word "unruffled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperturbável

🇮🇳 शांत

🇩🇪 unerschütterlich

🇮🇩 tenang

🇺🇦 незворушний

🇵🇱 niewzruszony

🇯🇵 動じない

🇫🇷 imperturbable

🇪🇸 imperturbable

🇹🇷 sakin

🇰🇷 흔들리지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مبال

🇨🇿 nepřemožitelný

🇸🇰 neochvejný

🇨🇳 镇定的

🇸🇮 neomajen

🇮🇸 óhagganlegur

🇰🇿 сабырлы

🇬🇪 მშვიდი

🇦🇿 sakit

🇲🇽 imperturbable

Word origin

The word 'unruffled' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ruffled' which comes from the verb 'ruffle' meaning 'to disorder or disturb'. Therefore, 'unruffled' refers to something that is not disordered or disturbed, conveying a sense of calm and composure.