unflappable
Say it: un-FLAP-uh-bul /ʌnˈflapəb(ə)l/ · adjective
What “unflappable” means
Staying calm and in control when things get stressful.
More precisely: Staying calm and composed, especially in a crisis.
Example: “Our unflappable project lead sorted out the double-booked venue with one phone call.”
When to use it
An approving everyday word for someone who keeps their head during surprises, emergencies or other people's panic.
Memory trick
To be in a flap means to panic: an unflappable person keeps their head.
Similar words
imperturbable, composed, cool-headed
Quick check
When a pipe bursts during dinner, the host calmly turns off the water and fetches towels. The host is…
unflappable or carefree?
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unflappable
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