unmovable

adjective

ˌən-ˈmü-və-bəl How to pronounce unmovable (audio)
Definition of unmovablenext
as in static
incapable of moving or being moved the tree was unmovable, so we designed the garden pond around it

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Recent Examples of unmovable Though a revival of insurance subsidies remains possible in Congress, the politics of the issue proved unmovable last year. — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026 So this is really one to watch, because historically the MAGA base has been unmovable. — NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025 Apple may seem like an unmovable force today, sitting at number four on the Fortune 500 and having sold more than three billion iPhones. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025 Incredibly, that level of authenticity won over the oft-unmovable TikTok comment section, proving that, in just a few months, Bunna has built a fanbase intimately in-tune with both her artistry and her personhood. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmovable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmovable
  1. static
  2. immovable
  3. motionless
  4. immobile
  5. still
  6. irremovable
  7. stuck
Adjective
  • Proponents emphasize that successful implementation requires a user-centric, evolving system, not a static, top-down repository, to truly normalize digital trust and reshape how a generation navigates their careers.
    — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • During those hours, stores lower lights where possible, turn off the radio and display static images on television walls to create a less stimulating environment.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of static
Adjective
  • Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • This is what happens when an immovable object (CTU) meets an unstoppable force (CPS’ financial crisis).
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of immovable
Adjective
  • Nearly 27 years ago, Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin laid motionless on the concrete jungle surface of Veterans Stadium for the last time.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
  • On a recent afternoon outside the temple in central Kerala, Raman stood motionless as two children played, giggling and hugging its trunk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of motionless
Adjective
  • Sure, Lucky’s escape is nearly foiled by the fleet-of-foot federal agent, but the same could be said for dozens of similar encounters throughout the premiere, at more perilous junctures than a brief jog between immobile trailers.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • Prosecutors allege prolonged neglect According to charging documents cited by WNEM-TV5, prosecutors allege Casper was immobile, was not provided proper medical care or adequate nutrition, and was forced to live in unsafe conditions before his death.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of immobile
Adjective
  • The noise of heavy machinery drifts up into the still morning air.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • The still images are imprinted into your mind, capturing all that emotion and passion that many felt in the moment.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of still
Adjective
  • And yet Payton’s sheer confidence — teetering into arrogance — formed an irremovable piece of his identity as a Super Bowl-winning offensive mind in New Orleans.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of irremovable
Adjective
  • The gap between founders who build steadily and those who stay stuck in reactive mode year after year almost never comes down to capability.
    — Skye Blanks, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • One live roach on a warewash area cutting board, possibly the same one with five dead roaches stuck to it.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of stuck

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“Unmovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmovable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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