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- [uhn-ruhf-uh ld]
- /ʌnˈrʌf əld/
- /ʌnˈrʌf.l̩d/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-ruhf-uh ld]
- /ʌnˈrʌf əld/
Definitions of unruffled word
- adjective unruffled calm; not emotionally upset or agitated; steady; unflustered: He became all excited, but she remained unruffled. 1
- adjective unruffled not ruffled, as a garment; smooth. 1
- verb with object unruffled to calm (someone). 1
- verb with object unruffled to smooth out (something). 1
- verb without object unruffled to become calm or smoothed out. 1
- adjective unruffled calm and composed 1
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Origin of unruffled
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; un-1 + ruffle1 + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Unruffled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unruffled popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj unruffled
- 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
- at rest — not moving; still
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- clear-headed — If you describe someone as clear-headed, you mean that they are sensible and think clearly, especially in difficult situations.
adjective unruffled
- 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 unruffled
adj unruffled
- all shook up — shaken, upset
- hyper — overexcited; overstimulated; keyed up.
- in a state — distraught
- in state — to put or place in a certain state or position, as in an office; install.
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