Unruffled

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈrʌfəld/

Definitions of unruffled

adjective not agitated or disturbed; calm and composed

Example Sentences

A1 She remained unruffled despite the chaos around her.

A2 The unruffled demeanor of the teacher helped calm the students.

B1 His unruffled attitude in the face of adversity was admirable.

B2 The CEO's unruffled response to the crisis reassured the shareholders.

C1 Even in the most stressful situations, she managed to stay unruffled.

C2 His unruffled composure under pressure earned him respect from his colleagues.

Examples of unruffled in a Sentence

formal Despite the chaos around her, she remained unruffled and composed.

informal Even with all the drama going on, she stayed unruffled.

slang She was totally unruffled by the whole situation.

figurative Her mind was like a calm lake, always unruffled by the storms of life.

Grammatical Forms of unruffled

• past tense: unruffled
• plural: unruffleds
• comparative: more unruffled
• superlative: most unruffled
• present tense: unruffles
• future tense: will unruffle
• perfect tense: have unruffled
• continuous tense: is unruffling
• singular: unruffled
• positive degree: unruffled
• infinitive: to unruffle
• gerund: unruffling
• participle: unruffled

Origin and Evolution of unruffled

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unruffled' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ruffled' meaning 'disorderly or disturbed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is not disturbed or agitated, the word 'unruffled' has evolved to also convey a sense of calmness and composure in a person's demeanor.