seem untroubled

[/siːm ʌnˈtrʌbəld/]
verb phrase
parecer despreocupado; parecer tranquilo; parecer sem preocupações
1. to appear calm, composed, or free from worry or concern
Despite the chaos around him, he seemed untroubled by the situation.
Apesar do caos ao seu redor, ele parecia despreocupado com a situação.
2. to give the impression of being at ease and not bothered by problems
She seemed untroubled as she walked through the crowded airport.
Ela parecia tranquila enquanto caminhava pelo aeroporto lotado.
This phrase is used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts to describe someone who maintains composure in difficult situations. In Brazilian culture, there's an appreciation for someone who remains 'despreocupado' (carefree/unworried) even in stressful circumstances, often seen as a positive trait reflecting resilience and emotional maturity.
NYC Slang
seem unbothered; look cool as a cucumber; act like it ain't no thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
appear calmseem at easelook composedappear unfazedseem unbothered
Antonyms / Antônimos
seem troubledappear anxiouslook worriedseem distressedappear agitated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parecer despreocupado/a
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
parecer tranquilo/a; parecer de boa
colloquial variant
São Paulo
parecer despreocupado/a; parecer tranquilo/a
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
parecer despreocupado/a; parecer tranquilo/a
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

untroubledcalmserenecomposedunbotheredcarefreenonchalant

Related Idioms & Phrases

not a care in the world
cool as a cucumber
cool, calm, and collected
smooth as silk
taking it in stride
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