Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class VI. Words Relating to the Sentient and Moral Powers
Section II. Personal Affections
4. Contemplative Affections
871. [Absence of Wonder.] Expectance.
NOUN:
EXPECTANCE, expectancy (expectation) [See Expectation].
IMPERTURBABILITY. imperturbableness, imperturbation, sang-froid [F.], calmness, unruffled calm, coolness, coldbloodedness, hardheadedness, steadiness, lack of nerves, want of imagination, practicality.
nothing out of the ordinary.
VERB:
EXPECT [See Expectation]; not be surprised, not wonder [See Wonder]; nil admirari [L.], make nothing of; take it coolly; be unamazed &c. adj.; display imperturbability &c. n.
