unstartled
Not taken aback
Unstartled means not surprised or alarmed by something unexpected.
Where others might jump or flinch, someone unstartled remains calm and composed: She was unstartled by the loud crash, having expected it.
The word often implies either foreknowledge or unusual composure.
Ability to restrain impulses
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- coolheadedCalm when stressed
levelheaded · poised · self-possessed · steady · measured · controlled · dignified · together
Undisturbed peacefulness
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- restfulnessCalm, peaceful state
- reposePeaceful stillness or calm
ease · contentment · relaxation · equanimity · quiescence · peacefulness · placidity · serenity
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- unbotheredNot disturbed or concerned
unmoved · unshaken · unfazed · unexcitable · unemotional · dispassionate · unconcerned · detached
self-control
Ability to restrain impulses
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
coolheaded · levelheaded · poised · self-possessed · steady · measured · controlled · dignified · together · unflustered
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- restfulnessCalm, peaceful state
repose · ease · contentment · relaxation · equanimity · quiescence · peacefulness · placidity · serenity · composure
stoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
unbothered · unmoved · unshaken · unfazed · unexcitable · unemotional · dispassionate · unconcerned · detached · indifferent