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imperturbable Definition

im·per·turb·able (im′pər tʉr′bə bəl)

adjective

that cannot be disconcerted, disturbed, or excited; impassive

Etymology: LL imperturbabilis: see in-, perturb, -able

imperturbable Related Forms
im′·per·turb′·abil′·ity noun im′·per·turb′·ably adverb
imperturbable Synonyms

imperturbable

modif.

composed, sedate, immovable, unflappable*; see calm 1.

imperturbable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • temper: She carried out that duty with enormous skill and capacity. imperturbable good temper, tact, patience and urbanity.
  • calm: Superbly played and directed with a mature, imperturbable calm, this is cinema worth seeking out.
  • cheerfulness: He was known as a man of simplicity of manners and an almost imperturbable cheerfulness of temper.
  • humor: She had a gift of ready wit and repartee which, linked with imperturbable good humor, made her irresistible to the crowd.