Anne had remained unruffled, very cool and controlled.
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Unruffled — Un*ruf fled, a. [Pref. un not + ruffled.] Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet. [1913 Webster] Calm and unruffled as a summer s sea. Addison. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
unruffled — index callous, controlled (restrained), dispassionate, nonchalant, patient, peaceable, phlegmatic, p … Law dictionary
unruffled — (adj.) 1650s in figurative sense, from UN (Cf. un ) (1) not + pp. of RUFFLE (Cf. ruffle). Literal meaning, in reference to feathers, leaves, etc., is recorded from 1816 … Etymology dictionary
unruffled — imperturbable, unflappable, nonchalant, *cool, composed, collected Analogous words: *calm, placid, peaceful, serene, tranquil: poised, balanced (see STABILIZE) Antonyms: ruffled: excited … New Dictionary of Synonyms
unruffled — ► ADJECTIVE 1) not disordered or disturbed. 2) (of a person) not agitated; calm … English terms dictionary
unruffled — [un ruf′əld] adj. not ruffled, disturbed, or agitated; calm; smooth; serene SYN. COOL … English World dictionary
unruffled — adjective Date: 1659 1. poised and serene especially in the face of setbacks or confusion 2. not ruffled ; smooth < unruffled water > Synonyms: see cool … New Collegiate Dictionary
unruffled — unruffledness, n. /un ruf euhld/, adj. 1. calm; not emotionally upset or agitated; steady; unflustered: He became all excited, but she remained unruffled. 2. not ruffled, as a garment; smooth. [1650 60; UN 1 + RUFFLE + ED2] Syn. 1. unperturbed,… … Universalium
unruffled — un|ruf|fled [ʌnˈrʌfəld] adj calm and not upset by a difficult situation use this to show approval ▪ Emily remained completely unruffled by the chaos … Dictionary of contemporary English
unruffled — adjective approving calm and not upset by a difficult situation: The Under Secretary remained completely unruffled … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
