unflappable
adjective
Simple meaning
Remaining composed and level-headed at all times.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ənfˈlæpəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Remaining composed and level-headed at all times; impossible to fluster; not becoming frustrated or irritated easily.
Used this way, unflappable is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It keeps things gentle rather than emphatic.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
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