cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness.
kept a cool head
composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.
the composed pianist gave a flawless concert
collected implies a concentration of mind that eliminates distractions especially in moments of crisis.
the nurse stayed calm and collected
unruffled suggests apparent serenity and poise in the face of setbacks or in the midst of excitement.
harried but unruffled
imperturbable implies coolness or assurance even under severe provocation.
the speaker remained imperturbable despite the heckling
nonchalant stresses an easy coolness of manner or casualness that suggests indifference or unconcern.
a nonchalant driver
Example Sentences
She remained unruffled despite the delays. remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall
Recent Examples on the WebGilligan and Gould made a restrained series about showmanship and grandiosity that unfailingly valorized the self-discipline and methodicalness typified by Mike and his preternaturally unruffled employer, Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). Inkoo Kang, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 That American Sage Erickson, heretofore marketed by sponsors and the WSL as a delicate, unruffled soul, is capable of unleashing cutting verbal lashings on competitors who have pulled less than sportsmanlike maneuvers in a heat. Andrew S. Lewis, Outside Online, 10 June 2022 The monarch appeared unruffled as she was pictured being driven from the Royal Air Force station in London to her Windsor Castle home. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022 In each case, their parents are curiously unruffled about two 8-year-olds scampering around without supervision, and barely raise an eyebrow at the fact that the pair seem to be each other’s exact doubles. David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2022 On that note, the lines that struck me most in Sunday’s episode may have been Lexi’s exchange with her (totally unruffled) stage manager after the play goes off the rails. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2022 Wanda Sykes plays the unruffled mediator between the two women, while Adam Scott has a questionable supporting turn as Charlie's gay best friend. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2022 Her classmate Brasin-Tamarapre Odushu, 20, was equally unruffled when discussing the chance of hostilities.Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022 The Carnival remained unruffled during cornering, and road noise was minimal up front. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 18 Dec. 2021 See More