as cool as a cucumber
Utterly serene demeanor
As cool as a cucumber describes someone who remains calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.
The phrase plays on the cucumber's mild temperature—cucumbers feel cool to the touch even in warm weather.
The building was on fire, but she walked out as cool as a cucumber.
Often shortened to cool as a cucumber.
Impossible to disturb
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- level-headedCalm and sensible
unruffled · composed · steady · self-controlled · unfazed · unshaken · unbothered · together
Untroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- relaxedFree of stress
chill · zen · mellow · laid-back · easygoing · at ease · untroubled · carefree
Incapable of being upset
- unperturbedNot bothered or worried
- unflusteredRemaining calm, not agitated
- undisturbedFree from interference
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
unexcitable · even-tempered · equable · stable · constant · reliable · dependable · rock-solid
Relaxed and informal
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- detachedApart or uninvolved
unconcerned · insouciant · offhand · cool · suave · smooth · debonair · unfussed
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-possessedCalm and confident
level-headed · unruffled · composed · steady · self-controlled · unfazed · unshaken · unbothered · together · centered
serene
Untroubled and composed
relaxed · chill · zen · mellow · laid-back · easygoing · at ease · untroubled · carefree · breezy
imperturbable
Incapable of being upset
- unperturbedNot bothered or worried
- unflusteredRemaining calm, not agitated
- undisturbedFree from interference
unmoved · unexcitable · even-tempered · equable · stable · constant · reliable · dependable · rock-solid · anchored
casual
Relaxed and informal
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
detached · unconcerned · insouciant · offhand · cool · suave · smooth · debonair · unfussed · cavalier
as cool as a cucumberpanicked
Overwhelmed by sudden fear
flustered · frantic · hysterical · beside oneself · rattled
as cool as a cucumberon edge
Tense and anxious
anxious · stressed out · high-strung · worried sick · wound up
cooler, coolness, uncool, cucumber, coolest, coolly, supercool, coolish, precool