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Definition of unflappably

unflappably

/ʌnˈflæp.ə.bli/
un · flap · pa · bly
Adjective:unflappable
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unflappably Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a calm, composed, and self-possessed manner, especially when facing a crisis or stressful situation.

Example

"The veteran pilot responded unflappably to the sudden engine failure, guiding the aircraft safely back to the runway."

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• Nearby Words

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unflaggingly
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unflashy
unflattering
unflatteringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective "unflappable," which originated as 1930s British aviation slang from "flap" (meaning a state of panic or nervous agitation) combined with "un-" and "-able."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unflappably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unflappably
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