UNSHAKABLE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

unshakable

adjective

ˌən-ˈshā-kə-bəl

Definition of unshakable

as in calm

not easily panicked or upset we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis

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Recent Examples of unshakable Ten films and four Toy Story sequels later, his joyful tunes have left an unshakable legacy at Disney. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Cantor and his family, who originally emigrated to Sacramento the year before, settled in the San Gabriel Valley after the World Cup, setting him on his unshakable path. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 11 June 2026 But mostly there was an unshakable focus on the next task at hand. — Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unshakable

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Adjective

The beach is right there for swimming and paddleboarding when the surf is calm, and the trails through the dunes are manageable for kids old enough to walk them without being carried.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Notice what would make the space or situation feel safer, calmer, or more like your own.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

So how did the vast, serene plot of land near Griffin’s home that was promised to be a future park land suddenly become the future site of a hub for cloud collection and artificial intelligence?

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
As attendees, including Ariana DeBose and Patricia Clarkson, tucked into sweet Forelle pears and a main course of Branzino, the atmosphere was decidedly more serene than the savagery witnessed earlier on stage.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

Philo hasn’t been as flashy as Chambliss during the Gators’ fast start, but has been efficient and unflappable at the controls of an attack setting a torrid pace while averaging 54 points.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Bimobil The vehicle base in this case was a pristine, deep-red Land Cruiser cab-chassis that exemplifies Bimobil's unflappable travel-anywhere spirit just as keenly as the brand's own expedition camping modules.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of unflappable

Adjective

There’s the person who shows up to the executive team meeting, composed and strategic.

— Nicole DuBois, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Each component is prepared separately, allowing the individual flavors and textures to shine before coming together in a balanced, composed bowl.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

Ismael Saibari — Morocco/Bayern Munich (+1) Marked his first match since leaving PSV for Bayern Munich by sending the Netherlands home with a nerveless penalty to win the shootout.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
As did the nerveless manner in which the striker — who turns 38 in March — sent goalkeeper Harry Tyrer the wrong way from the spot to clinch another three points.

— Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

Definition of nerveless

Adjective

Despite fears of new mobilization and a growing demand for peace among younger Russians, the Kremlin moves to shut anti-war voices and project unshaken control through the vote.

— Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Gaines described Cunningham as completely unshaken by the hostile reception.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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