unperturbed
UK/ʌnpə'tɜːbd/US/.ʌnpә'tә:bd/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Calm and not worried or upset, despite the circumstances
镇定的，泰然自若的（尽管处境如何）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
perturbthrough, thoroughly
+
-eddisturb, confuse, crowd
=unperturbed
un- (not) + perturbed = not thoroughly disturbed, i.e. staying calm. Near-synonym of imperturbable, but unperturbed describes a calm reaction in the moment, while imperturbable is a lasting trait.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She remained unperturbed by the angry shouts from the crowd.
- 2.
He carried on with his speech, unperturbed by the interruption.