unflappable

adjective

un·​flap·​pa·​ble ˌən-ˈfla-pə-bəl How to pronounce unflappable (audio)
: marked by assurance and self-control
unflappability noun
unflappably adverb

Examples of unflappable in a Sentence

He has a reputation for being unflappable. the unflappable teacher never even blinked when the wall map came crashing down
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Despite being an unflappable beauty, Lesa seems to have struggled to connect with the women, and the dinner scene is a perfect example. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 25 June 2024 Nowak is a steady, unflappable volunteer who shows up every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon to make sure the work is completed properly. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 Fellow All-Star Devin Booker was seemingly unflappable, scoring a game-high 40 points on 11-of-18 shooting (5 for 9 from 3-point range) with eight assists. Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Nov. 2024 After the splat, Emerson’s unnerving, unflappable gaze switches the atmosphere from comic relief to white-knuckle suspense. Dan Reilly, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unflappable 

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + flap entry 1 (state of excitement) + -able

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unflappable was in 1954

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“Unflappable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflappable. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

unflappable

adjective
un·​flap·​pa·​ble ˌən-ˈflap-ə-bəl How to pronounce unflappable (audio)
: not easily upset or panicked : unusually calm

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