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Imperturbable vs. Perturbable — What's the Difference?

Imperturbable vs. Perturbable — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Imperturbable and Perturbable

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Imperturbable

Unshakably calm and collected
"His ... facial expression never deviated from the imperturbable mask" (Molly Worthen).

Perturbable

To disturb or confuse; make uneasy or anxious
I was perturbed by his off-color remarks.

Imperturbable

Not easily perturbed, upset or excited.

Perturbable

To cause (a system) to become altered or imbalanced from a normal state
Volcanic eruptions that perturbed the climate.

Imperturbable

Calm and collected, even under pressure.
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Perturbable

Physics & Astronomy To cause perturbation in (the orbit of a celestial body, for example) by gravitational interaction.

Imperturbable

Incapable of being disturbed or disconcerted; as, imperturbable gravity.

Perturbable

That can be perturbed

Imperturbable

Not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure;
Hitherto imperturbable, he now showed signs of alarm
An imperturbable self-possession
Unflappable in a crisis

Perturbable

Liable to be perturbed or agitated; liable to be disturbed or disquieted.

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