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A person who doesn't have any regards for the events of his/her surroundings.

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    Do you mean: (1) they don't notice what goes on around them; or (2) they are aware of what's going on but nevertheless carry on regardless?
    – TrevorD
    Commented Jun 12, 2016 at 11:12
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    @Leenbamae19 But which one?
    – Rand al'Thor
    Commented Jun 12, 2016 at 12:24
  • Number 2 actually.
    – Leenbamae19
    Commented Jun 13, 2016 at 3:35

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A bunch of words come to mind:

  • Fearless implies this person is aware of the events, but not concerned.
  • Unflinching is the simple one-word adjective form. It is close to fearless, but suggests that even if the person is concerned or afraid, he or she is nonetheless not reactive and does not show this concern or fear.
  • Oblivious implies the person is completely unaware of these events (and hence unreactive).
  • Stoic is related, but means unemotionally expressive in general: unintimidated by disaster, but also relatively joyless in happier circumstances.
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Imperturbable -- ODO

Unable to be upset or excited; calm:
'an imperturbable tranquillity'

I think imperturbable is the best fit, but other synonyms include steely, unflappable, nonchalant, self-possessed.

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  • I like most of these, though nonchalant connotes indifference, which makes sense given its etymology; for me, it does not fit well with the other synonyms you've listed.
    – torek
    Commented Jun 12, 2016 at 11:28

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