unruffled

[ uhn-ruhf-uhld ]
/ ʌnˈrʌf əld /
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adjective

calm; not emotionally upset or agitated; steady; unflustered: He became all excited, but she remained unruffled.
not ruffled, as a garment; smooth.

Origin of unruffled

First recorded in 1650–60; un-1 + ruffle1 + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM unruffled

un·ruf·fled·ness, noun

Words nearby unruffled

unrounded, unrove, unroven, unrra, unruffle, unruffled, unruly, unruly certificate, unrwa, uns, unsaddle

Definition for unruffled (2 of 2)

unruffle
[ uhn-ruhf-uh l ]
/ ʌnˈrʌf əl /

verb (used with object), un·ruf·fled, un·ruf·fling.

to calm (someone).
to smooth out (something).

verb (used without object), un·ruf·fled, un·ruf·fling.

to become calm or smoothed out.

Origin of unruffle

First recorded in 1690–1700; un-2 + ruffle1

Words related to unruffled

composed, unflappable, undisturbed, placid, nonchalant, untroubled, collected, cool, cool-headed, serene, silky, velvety, even, imperturbable, quiet, sedate, smooth, unshaken, poised

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British Dictionary definitions for unruffled

unruffled
/ (ʌnˈrʌfəld) /

adjective

unmoved; calm
still the unruffled seas

Derived forms of unruffled

unruffledness, noun