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Adjective

dispassionate

IPA /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

Considering something calmly and fairly without allowing strong personal feelings to influence your judgement.

See example sentence: dispassionate

A dispassionate friend helped us compare the two houses fairly.

Verb

defuse

IPA /diːˈfjuːz/

To make a tense or difficult situation calmer so that it is less likely to lead to trouble.

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A sincere apology helped defuse the argument at the family dinner.

Adjective

placid

IPA /ˈplæsɪd/

Usually calm and not easily upset, excited or angered by events or by the behaviour of people around you.

See example sentence: placid

Our placid dog stayed relaxed while the children played nearby.

Adjective

unflappable

IPA /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

Able to stay calm and think clearly when unexpected problems arise, even when other people become worried or upset.

See example sentence: unflappable

My unflappable aunt calmly found another route when we got lost.

Verb

reassure

IPA /ˌriːəˈʃʊə/

To help someone feel less worried or more confident by saying or doing something that addresses their fear or uncertainty.

See example sentence: reassure

I called to reassure my parents that I had arrived safely.

Adjective

Phlegmatic

IPA /flɛɡˈmætɪk/

Having an unemotional and calm disposition; showing little emotion or excitement.

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Even during the crisis, she remained phlegmatic, calmly guiding her team through the chaos.

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