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- [uhn-flap-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈflæp ə bəl/
- /ʌnˈflæp.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-flap-uh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈflæp ə bəl/
Definitions of unflappable word
- adjective unflappable not easily upset or confused, especially in a crisis; imperturbable. 1
- adjective unflappable calm when under stress 1
- adjective unflappable Someone who is unflappable is always calm and never panics or gets upset or angry. 0
- adjective unflappable hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed 0
- adjective unflappable not easily excited or disconcerted; imperturbable; calm 0
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Origin of unflappable
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; un-1 + flap + -able
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Parts of speech for Unflappable
noun
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preposition
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unflappable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj unflappable
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
adjective unflappable
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- equable — (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.
- equanimous — Calm and composed; of stable disposition.
Antonyms for unflappable
adj unflappable
- blown away — past participle of blow away.
- bundle of nerves — a very nervous person
- fictile — capable of being molded.
- formable — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- hypersensitive — excessively sensitive: to be hypersensitive to criticism.
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