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Opposite of responding readily to something new or stimulating, especially temperamentally
“Doing so he evinces the sort of suave, unflappable attitude that comes in handy when you are strolling along a high wire without a net.”
Opposite of easily agitated or alarmed
“Mac was the consummate employee, and he was always confident at dealing with adversity in a professional manner.”
Opposite of quick or likely to change consistently
Opposite of showing enthusiasm or displaying positive energy about something
“Appallingly low turnout for the June elections showed that voters are apathetic.”
Opposite of having a predisposition to argue or engage in confrontations
Opposite of involving, or given to, open or heavy displays of emotion
“It was an emotionless painting, with no truth and weak in all points of execution.”
Opposite of lightheartedly silly or excitable
Opposite of irritable and quick to take offense at petty things
“He was a cheerful man, exhilarated rather than alarmed by the warlike happenings into which he had stumbled.”
Opposite of spirited and full of energy
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