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unrighteous
unrip
unripe
unrivaled
unroll
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unrove
UNRRA
unruffled
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UNRWA
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unruffled
un·ruf·fled [ un rúff'ld ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. calm and poised: calm and poised, especially in a crisis
2. smooth: having a smooth surface, especially one without ripples
3. having no ruffle: lacking decorative ruffles or ruffling
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