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 Yet throughout it all, Maduro ruled on, seemingly unmovable. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 The same institution founded on the principle of easy and open community collaboration could now be proving unmovable—trapped between the need to adapt and an institutional resistance to change. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2026 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 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
  • Unsure about which format would be most successful, the pair listed half of the figurines under static buy-it-now listings, and livestreamed the other half, both features still existing on the site today.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The company conducted a successful static fire test on June 29 in preparation for the launch.
    — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of static
Adjective
  • But be aware that while this is a tough unit, driving its poles into immovable objects is not recommended.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As Hollywood continues to soften its stance on artificial intelligence, Guillermo del Toro remains immovable in his opposition to AI in cinema.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of immovable
Adjective
  • Reading someone’s brain during a real conversation is hard because the conventional method requires lying motionless inside an MRI scanner.
    — Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The detective noted that Ramirez then appeared to get pulled under the vehicle, and then was lying motionless.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of motionless
Adjective
  • Gripping your abs at maximum effort regardless of the task can make your torso feel like an immobile block.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Highly adaptable professionals often feel stuck despite successful career changes, a phenomenon stemming from carrying outdated definitions of success into new roles.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The sluggish job market has shut out new entrants and left people like Ruiz feeling stuck.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of stuck

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“Unmovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmovable. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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