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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Her voice—soulful, unshaken, and still capable of wrapping you in both tenderness and fire—wove through classics and new arrangements, honoring her artistry while making space for fresh interpretations. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025 Continue to raise him up as a voice for Your Kingdom, unshaken and on fire for You Lord. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Despite this continued bullying perpetuated by Navarro, Perry’s dedication to Jane’s Addiction and the preservation of its positive impact on the music industry remains unshaken. Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 July 2025 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 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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