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unruffled

/ʌnˈrʌf.əld/
un · ruf · fled
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• adjective

1

Not disordered, agitated, or emotionally disturbed; remaining calm and composed in the face of stress or provocation.

Example

"The veteran diplomat remained completely unruffled despite the heated questions from the press corps."

2

Smooth, undisturbed, and free of ripples, creases, or physical disorder (especially of water, feathers, hair, or fabric).

Example

"Early in the morning, the canoe glided silently across the unruffled surface of the mountain lake."

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• Rhymes for unruffled

• Nearby Words

unrooted
unrotted
unruffable
unruffled
unruled
unruliness
unruly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix un- ('not') and ruffled, the past participle of ruffle, which comes from Middle English ruffelen ('to disorder or entangle'). The figurative sense of emotional composure alludes to a bird whose feathers have not been raised in agitation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unruffled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unruffled
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