IMMOVABLE Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

immovable

adjective

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmü-və-bəl

Definition of immovable

as in static

incapable of moving or being moved that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer

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as in adamant

sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding

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Recent Examples of immovable Anton Chigurh, No Country for Old Men An unstoppable force, an immovable object, and one hell of a bad haircut. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Rules that had been defended as immovable were changed in days. — Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Defined by details like soft movement and romantic layering, boho looks are still an immovable part of California summertime style, and Hudson’s Stella McCartney dress showcases the aesthetic’s softness and its ability for simplicity. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Inauspicious for a player who is supposed to be an immovable mountain. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immovable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable

Adjective

Brands that treat their product data as a static, one-time setup task are going to fall behind here.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Rather than treating cryptography as static infrastructure, organizations must treat it as an operational asset that requires continuous monitoring, governance, inventory, prioritization and life cycle management.

— Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

The Grammy winner was adamant in his Tuesday statement that he wouldn't be drawn into discussion of the war in Gaza, arguing that his fans don’t come to his shows to hear about these issues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
The Dodgers have been adamant that Walter has no plans to sell the baseball team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of adamant

Adjective

Apple's stubborn insistence on keeping base iPhones at 60Hz while budget Android phones offer zippier refresh rates has always baffled me.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Bigger paychecks sought While the economy may be showing signs of acceleration, stubborn inflation has eroded Americans’ take-home pay.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stubborn

Adjective

Trainers and doctors brought out the cart and put a motionless Reed on a long spine board to protect the player from suffering further damage.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Ninety-five out of 111 imaged cells lit up during slow-wave sleep and quiet, motionless wakefulness, and fell silent during running and REM sleep.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

Macklemore held steadfast to his position — that the ongoing war in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of thousands of children — and found supporters among the other openers on Sheeran’s tour and his backing band, who dropped out in solidarity.

— Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
But love him or hate him, the former quarterback has remained steadfast.

— Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

The electrons separate, become largely immobile, and also organize themselves into relatively orderly patterns.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
The magician—and apparently her family, down through the generations—is responsible for keeping this creature at bay by binding it to a living body that remains immobile.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of immobile

Adjective

The process also keeps the sand in a perpetual swirling motion that contrasts beautifully with the still surface.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Op de Beeck slips everyday Belgian objects and historical motifs — Duvel beer bottles, supermarket glassware, waffles and typical Flemish still-life arrangements — into his immersive installations, sculptures and films.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026