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imperturbable

Adjective

IPA /ˌɪmpəˈtɜːbəbl/

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Remaining calm and steady even when events become difficult.

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imperturbable/ˌɪmpəˈtɜːbəbl/

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A difficult situation suddenly develops
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An imperturbable person remains calm under pressure.

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The imperturbable host calmly dealt with the power cut during dinner.
Our imperturbable supervisor helped the team recover after the demonstration failed.

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imperturbable — Remaining calm and steady even when events become difficult.

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Word origin

From late Latin imperturbabilis, formed with a negative element and perturbare, meaning disturb.

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Imperturbable calm emphasises steadiness under pressure.

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