unmoved

adjective

un·​moved ˌən-ˈmüvd How to pronounce unmoved (audio)
Synonyms of unmovednext
: not moved
especially : not emotionally affected
was unmoved by the defendant's plea

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Horford remained unmoved before the deadline, but a trio of his teammates had to pack their bags and relocate. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026 Hellerstein, however, appeared unmoved. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026 The Weeknd grasps at casual indifference, at the tranquility of the Stoics, the impassivity of the unmoved man. Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026 Critics were predictably unmoved by the sequel, but fans showed up anyway. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmoved

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unmoved was in the 14th century

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“Unmoved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmoved. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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unmoved

adjective
un·​moved
ˌən-ˈmüvd
ˈən-
1
: not moved : remaining in the same place
2
: holding to the same position
unmoved by their arguments
3
: not disturbed emotionally
unmoved by the sad news

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