as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
remained unworried despite the panic all around her
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Recent Examples of unworried
Christmas tree farmers across Harford County, while unworried about their trees expected to be sold this holiday season, have raised concerns about their younger trees, which take seven or eight years to fully develop.
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Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The budget process was a far more unworried affair in 2022, when, at Newsom’s urging, the Legislature approved $1.4 billion in loans to keep the Diablo Canyon plant open to help maintain reliability of the state’s power grid.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
So far, the Fed’s leader, at least, has sounded unworried.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 26 June 2023
After noticing that Mathias -- an otherwise sporty and active 7-year-old at the time, who loved swimming in the pool and the Mediterranean Sea near their home -- was having mobility issues, the couple, relatively unworried at first, took him to the doctor.
—Terry Ward, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021
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Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
The budget process was a far more unworried affair in 2022, when, at Newsom’s urging, the Legislature approved $1.4 billion in loans to keep the Diablo Canyon plant open to help maintain reliability of the state’s power grid.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
So far, the Fed’s leader, at least, has sounded unworried.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 26 June 2023
After noticing that Mathias -- an otherwise sporty and active 7-year-old at the time, who loved swimming in the pool and the Mediterranean Sea near their home -- was having mobility issues, the couple, relatively unworried at first, took him to the doctor.
—Terry Ward, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unworried
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pasolini works in an atmosphere of calm.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Arizona later observed that green light—which is strongly reflected at us by plants—also triggers a release of natural opioids, promoting a serene state.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both cities had become key fronts in the conflict after Assad’s forces began cracking down on peaceful protesters the previous year.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 58-year-old Cooper hung up two black-and-white portraits of his father two days ago in his cozy Manhattan office, that looks less like an office and more like a peaceful nook.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Senne Lammens continuing his composed start to his United career could at least counteract those types of chances for Brighton, while Amorim’s defenders will need to be astute to the movement of Hurzeler’s front-line.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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The collected premium cushions downside risk and enhances the effective yield on capital at risk.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Different birds, different behaviors The collected recordings were analyzed by BirdNET, an AI system that can identify bird species based on their calls.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Some time before the series’ start, a virus swept the globe and made everyone content and placid.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a small town like Harding, a crime involving local children of local families shatters the relatively placid and usually numb routines of daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the unperturbed Simpson steadied the Tide again, dropping 28- and 25-yard completions to set up Miller’s score before halftime.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But even with dozens of criminal cases against him Bishnoi seems unperturbed by the labels associated with him.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Unworried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unworried. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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