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Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–).  The Columbia Guide to Standard American English.  1993.
 
unflappable (adj.)
 
 
means “imperturbable, calm, not easily upset,” as in She was an unflappable entertainer, despite all the problems backstage. The word is now Standard, although some commentators still label it Colloquial or Informal.  1
 
 
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