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 Kids don’t get to choose their families — and vaccine-hesitant parents are not a single, monolithic, immovable bloc. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026 Gianni Infantino went from immovable king of football to touring the world, begging people for support. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for immovable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable

Adjective

Catches works to show proportion and how garments behave in motion, rather than simply generating an AI image of a static item.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
If the person behind the counter normally scans a static barcode or QR code printed on it, there is a reasonable chance a digital version can work.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

Seems unlikely that Kiffin would be adamant that the Big Ten's nine-game conference schedule is dragging down their results.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
And Ballmer and the Clippers remain adamant the penalties—and the allegations of misconduct—are incorrect.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of adamant

Adjective

An honor that seems to bring things full circle for that stubborn little girl who dreamed of performing on stages around the world from her farm.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
How To Remove Leaf Stains With Chlorine Bleach Bleach is very effective at removing stubborn leaf stains, along with mildew and moss.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stubborn

Adjective

In comments shared on social media, many claimed her face appeared frozen and motionless, her expressions nonexistent.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The Griffith Park merry-go-round, which turned 100 this year, stands motionless, many of its 66 wooden horses weathered and caught mid-ascent.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

Meanwhile, waiting in the wings is a man of few words — and initially, few feelings, or so thinks Marianne — the steadfast Colonel Brandon (Herbert Nordrum).

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The poem continues with more verses about Burns’s steadfast love, but beyond that, nothing really happens.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of steadfast

Adjective

As Ten’s lovelorn prison pen pal Lillian, an immobile shut-in, Peggy Fields Richardson initially appears to be a punchline, but goes on to deliver a nuanced turn as a woman who’s long awaited her chance at romance.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Clots can also be caused by inactivity, such as sitting on a long flight or being immobile after surgery.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of immobile

Adjective

Patel said the family's Ring camera captured only a still image of the suspects.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
In the process of making the movie, Selick and his team of some 120 people created more than 200 physical models, which were meticulously positioned and photographed, creating the still frames that provided the basis for the animation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026