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 But the policy, with its strictly physiological definition, was immovable. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 But there’s an immovable firewall between the cargo area and the passenger cabin, and the rear seats do not fold flat. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2026 Institutions feel distant and immovable, while individual performance feels constant and measurable. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 However, the large, immovable oil refineries in Russia have made for big targets that are not easily repaired. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immovable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable

Adjective

And demographers wonder why the state’s population remains static.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Airlines have largely gotten rid of static mileage redemption charts in favor of dynamic pricing, making budgeting for an award ticket more difficult.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

On the younger side was Matthew Briggs, who was adamant to see Brooks live despite only knowing one song.

— Rashad Alexander November 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Regardless, Republican Sam Matthews, an at-times independent voter who dropped into the Ohio GOP bus tour launch party in Strongsville, remained adamant Democrats continued to be too extreme for most of the electorate.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of adamant

Adjective

But Democrats face a tall task ahead, economists say, especially because the broader economic challenges that vexed voters stem from global conflicts like the Iran war and stubborn inflation.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
With corporate profits and consumer spending remaining healthy, layoffs also remain low despite stubborn inflation and recent jitters in the stock market over whether the pace of AI investment is sustainable.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stubborn

Adjective

Gibson immediately went down and laid motionless for a few moments as personnel from both teams rushed to him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
This is far too much literalism — not to mention the dash of inconsistency added by the motionless curtains paired with the storm FX — for such an innately wonky drama to handle without going stiff and dull in the process.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

And beyond that, the people inside the company are coming from an ethos that has remained steadfast in actually supporting youth culture.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Dana Kamilar, Florida regional director of outreach for StandWithUs, commended the Miami community for its steadfast support of Israel and the Jewish people.

— Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 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

Flanking the still images, filmic shorts amplify the whimsical spirit of the campaign, blending real-life action with illustrated animation in spotlighting the brand’s accessories offering for the season.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Patel said the family's Ring camera captured only a still image of the suspects.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026