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Definition of Imperturbable
1. Adjective. Not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure. "Unflappable in a crisis"
Similar to: Composed
Derivative terms: Imperturbability, Imperturbableness
Definition of Imperturbable
1. a. Incapable of being disturbed or disconcerted; as, imperturbable gravity.
Definition of Imperturbable
1. Adjective. not easily perturbed, upset or excited ¹
2. Adjective. calm and collected, even under pressure ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Imperturbable
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Imperturbable
Literary usage of Imperturbable
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Library of American Biography by Jared Sparks (1848)
"imperturbable Temper of the Commander-in- Chief. — Capture of Lee. — Battle of
Trenton, and Restoration of Affairs. ON the 1st of July, General Washington ..."
2. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"Guyon, whose views were embraced by Fénelon. deadened, and the soul, willing only
what God wills, enjoys an imperturbable peace: this is the mystic death. ..."
3. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1913)
"Beresford, John Davys, 1873- imperturbable duchess. Harper. 127: 3(0-7. Bergson,
Henri Lou!« — Continued. Playboy of western philosophy. JG Hunek- look. ..."
4. The Theaetetus of Plato by Plato, Frederick Apthorp Paley (1875)
"1 This little touch in the drama, which cannot be regarded in any way as historical,
is introduced to show the imperturbable mind of Socrates, ..."
5. Heroes and Heroines of Fiction: Modern Prose and Poetry by William Shepard Walsh (1914)
"... recognition is forced upon her, defying the traditions of her caste with
imperturbable equanimity. Byron, Miss Harriet, in Richardson's Sir Charles ..."
6. Under the Old Flag: Recollections of Military Operations in the War for the by James Harrison Wilson (1912)
"... him to fight—Pull correspondence—Situation at Nashville — Thomas imperturbable —
Embargo of storm—Van Duzer to Eckert—Thaw begins—Army moves out—Defeats ..."
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