unshaken

adjective

un·​shak·​en ˌən-ˈshā-kən How to pronounce unshaken (audio)
: not weakened or shaken : firm, fixed
… saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshakenGeorge Eliot

Examples of unshaken in a Sentence

the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal
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Three weeks later, with his rehab program hinging on continued fact-finding, strengthening his shoulder and trying to get his long, thoracic nerve to fire at an appropriate level again, the Padres starting pitcher’s faith remains unshaken. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025 However, when speaking with reporters on April 16, the governor told reporters he was unshaken by the attack. Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 After 250 years, that resolve appears to be unshaken. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025 Over the next few minutes, Burton offered both celebration and challenge, calling on graduates to honor their gifts, stand in their truth and remain unshaken by fear. Oumou Fofana, Essence, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unshaken

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unshaken was in 1548

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“Unshaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unshaken. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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