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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Even with a prototype, her boss was unmoved. thehustle.co, 20 Mar. 2026 But Jen remains utterly unmoved, staring impassively as Whitney, who seems truly blindsided, starts to lose her mind a little bit. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026 But, two weeks into the latest conflict, its price remains largely unmoved. Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026 The agita feels warranted, especially when the owners appear unmoved by public opinion. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 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 25 Mar. 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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