imperturbability

imperturbability

English Noun
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Definition

A state of calm, unruffled self-assurance; aplomb, composure.

Etymology

From im- + perturbability.

Example Sentences

  • ""As I sat alone at my breakfast--Mrs. Challenger is in the habit of keeping her room of a morning--it suddenly entered my head that it would be entertaining and instructive to see whether I could find any limits to this woman's imperturbability.""
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