unperturbedly
|un-per-turb-ed-ly|
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/ˌʌnpərˈtɜːrbdli/
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/ˌʌnpəˈtɜːbdli/
(unperturbed)
calm and undisturbed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unperturbedly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'perturbed,' which comes from Latin 'perturbare,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'turbare' meant 'to disturb.'
Historical Evolution
'perturbare' transformed into the Old French word 'perturber,' and eventually became the modern English word 'perturb' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to disturb thoroughly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not disturbed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not disturbed or agitated.
She continued her work unperturbedly despite the chaos around her.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 04:37
