unruffled
adjective
un·ruf·fled
ˌən-ˈrə-fəld 
1
: poised and serene especially in the face of setbacks or confusion
2
: not ruffled : smooth
unruffled water
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She remained unruffled despite the delays.
remained unruffled by the news that stocks were in a free fall
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Every year, on the anniversary of Gina’s vanishing, Colter pays Frank a most unwelcome visit — and this latest one ends with the typically unruffled reward-seeker putting Frank in a chokehold.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Oct. 2024
The more telegenic Vance demonstrated his considerable media experience with his smooth delivery and unruffled manner.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Harris has the audacity to look unruffled by the characterization.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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“Unruffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unruffled. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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unruffled
adjective
un·ruf·fled
ˌən-ˈrəf-əld
ˈən-
1
: not upset or disturbed
a speaker unruffled by noisy children
2
: not ruffled : smooth
unruffled water
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