imperturbable — unable to be upset or excited; calm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be upset or excited; calm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmpərˈtɜːrbəbl/
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor remained imperturbable even when a student accidentally knocked over the entire sound system during meditation.
- Her imperturbable nature made her the perfect crisis manager.
- The butler's imperturbable expression didn't change even when the cat walked across the dinner table wearing the family jewels.
imperturbable
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪmpərˈtɜːrbəbl/]
unable to be upset or excited; calm
The monk stays imperturbable while chaos erupts all around him.
Nothing can disturb his power to curb all chaos!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin imperturbabilis, meaning 'that cannot be disturbed or agitated.' The word entered English in the 17th century to describe someone who remains calm under pressure.
Breakdown
im- (not) + perturb (to disturb, from Latin perturbare) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The yoga instructor remained imperturbable even when a student accidentally knocked over the entire sound system during meditation.”
“Her imperturbable nature made her the perfect crisis manager.”
“The butler's imperturbable expression didn't change even when the cat walked across the dinner table wearing the family jewels.”
“His imperturbable attitude during the interview impressed the hiring committee.”
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