as in calm
not feeling pity, sympathy, or admiration for someone or something; not emotionally affected by something
He was unmoved by their pleas.
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Recent Examples of unmoved
The judge acknowledged the need for prison reform but appeared unmoved by Friedmann’s account of rape.
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James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
But with rates here largely unmoved in recent weeks, buyers should use this stability to thoroughly shop for rates and lenders online now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Horford remained unmoved before the deadline, but a trio of his teammates had to pack their bags and relocate.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Hellerstein, however, appeared unmoved.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmoved
James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
But with rates here largely unmoved in recent weeks, buyers should use this stability to thoroughly shop for rates and lenders online now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Horford remained unmoved before the deadline, but a trio of his teammates had to pack their bags and relocate.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Hellerstein, however, appeared unmoved.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmoved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmoved
Adjective
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The beach is flat–just right for soccer or throwing a football–and the water is usually fairly calm and great for taking out a standup paddleboard or a surfboard.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The mix of calm bordeaux and vibrant green makes for interesting styling indeed.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The roof is a manual Sky Slider design that feels a lot more on-brand than a numb push-button.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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Over time, your extremities go numb, which indicates the beginning of frostbite.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dressed in a blue sweatshirt and surrounded by court officers, Henderson remained impassive.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now the piano has something to play against, slinking, leaping, whipping, and swiveling like an agitated shark in a tank of impassive harmonies.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beginning in December, the Los Angeles Times has published revelations about how politics has intruded on a supposedly dispassionate report on the fire department’s wildfire responses.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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The dispassionate stranger on the phone inquiring how a citizen intended to vote—and why—is one of those institutions.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Unmoved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmoved. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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