imperturbability
121imperturbable — (adj.) c.1500, from M.Fr. imperturbable and directly from L.L. imperturbabilis that cannot be disturbed (Augustine), from assimilated form of in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + *perturbabilis, from L. perturbare to confuse, disturb (see …
122cool — 1) adj a. unflappable, imperturbable b. excellent, admirable, acceptable One of the key items in the vocabulary of jazz musicians, hipsters, beatniks and hip pies, cool, with its original suggestion of calm disinterested serenity, is a word which …
123imperturbable — [ˌɪmpə tə:bəb(ə)l] adjective unable to be upset or excited. Derivatives imperturbability noun imperturbably adverb Origin ME: from late L. imperturbabilis, from in not + perturbare (see perturb) …
124placidity — n. Calmness, quietness, serenity, composure, coolness, tranquillity, imperturbability, mildness, gentleness, peacefulness, placidness …
125imperturbable — adjective remaining calm and unworried in spite of problems or difficulties: His steady, imperturbable nature reassured me. imperturbably adverb imperturbability noun (U) …
126composure — noun most people would have lost their composure after such a disappointing defeat Syn: self control, self possession, calm, equanimity, equilibrium, serenity, tranquility; aplomb, poise, presence of mind, sangfroid; imperturbability, placidness …
127equanimity — noun she confronted the daily crises with equanimity Syn: composure, calm, level headedness, self possession, coolheadedness, presence of mind; serenity, tranquility, phlegm, imperturbability, equilibrium; poise, assurance, self confidence,… …
128equilibrium — noun 1) the equilibrium of the economy Syn: balance, symmetry, equipoise, parity, equality; stability Ant: imbalance 2) his equilibrium was never shaken Syn: composure …
