unshockable
Beyond being startled
Unshockable describes someone who cannot be shocked or scandalized, no matter what they encounter.
The term suggests worldliness or emotional composure—nothing surprises or offends them: After thirty years as a nurse, she was completely unshockable.
Often used with a note of admiration for someone's equanimity.
Free from agitation
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- coolheadedCalm when stressed
- level-headedCalm and sensible
collected · poised · steady · self-possessed · unfazed · unbothered · unperturbed · equanimous
Dulled by overindulgence
- hardenedMade tough or unfeeling
- inuredAccustomed through experience
- numbedDeprived of sensation
- cynicalDoubting human goodness
world-weary · blasé · thick-skinned · battle-scarred · callous · toughened · weathered · veteran
Receptive to different ideas
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- acceptingWilling to receive
- broad-mindedReceptive to differing views
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
cosmopolitan · liberal · permissive · understanding · unprejudiced · unbiased · inclusive · empathetic
calm
Free from agitation
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- coolheadedCalm when stressed
level-headed · collected · poised · steady · self-possessed · unfazed · unbothered · unperturbed · equanimous · serene
jaded
Dulled by overindulgence
cynical · world-weary · blasé · thick-skinned · battle-scarred · callous · toughened · weathered · veteran · unsurprised
open-minded
Receptive to different ideas
- nonjudgmentalNot forming harsh opinions
- acceptingWilling to receive
- broad-mindedReceptive to differing views
worldly · cosmopolitan · liberal · permissive · understanding · unprejudiced · unbiased · inclusive · empathetic · forgiving
unshockableshockable
Amenable to electrical reset
sensitive · squeamish · prudish · impressionable · easily offended
shock, shocking, shocked, incredible, unbelievable, immovable, unbreakable, shocker, indestructible