UNSHAKEN Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

unshaken

adjective

ˌən-ˈshā-kən

Definition of unshaken

as in calm

free from emotional or mental agitation the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal

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Recent Examples of unshaken To isolate the effects of microgravity as cleanly as possible, the team prepared two identical sets of sample tubes of the bacteria, unshaken, and incubated at the same temperature for one, two or four hours, and a longer period of 23 days. — Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2026 However, Jim's confidence in Hill's leadership is unshaken. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026 From his first drive, backed up on Alabama’s own 9-yard line, Ty Simpson appeared unshaken. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 Despite the criticism, Bad Bunny has remained unshaken, hilariously firing back at the criticism during his SNL monologue by encouraging fans to embrace his Spanish-language music. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unshaken

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Adjective

With the support of Fernandez, Ellis found a sports psychologist who provided her with ways to maintain a calm headspace and positive outlook, even through a UCL injury in her thumb that arose just four games into this year’s campaign.

— Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026
If only Israel and its American supporters would let Hamas and other genocidal, antisemitic groups do their thing, there’d be peace and calm.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of calm

Adjective

Most of the Barbados hotels worth their salt are peppered along the Platinum Coast (on the west side), where the water is calm and the beaches serene.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
On-site lodging includes 10 cabins and 60 campsites, offering a serene nature retreat.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of serene

Adjective

Replacement Ryunosuke Ito, plucked from Meiji University, had a composed debut, including laying on a try for Matsunaga, who was five for five off the tee.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

Definition of composed

Adjective

Located in the small fishing village of Salema, with a quiet beach just one minute from the front door, this is a peaceful and authentic Algarve stay—a world away from the busy resorts along the region’s east coast.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Iran has long insisted its program is peaceful, and it isn’t believed by the IAEA or the West to have had an active military nuclear program since 2003.

— Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

For several years, large majorities of Americans have reported being concerned about how companies use their data, while also having minimal understanding of how collected data is actually used.

— David Henkin, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The collected luggage includes roller bags, duffel bags, suitcases and backpacks.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Definition of collected

Adjective

Religious horror films offer narratives of meaning, mystery, and morality, shaping how power, belief, and the body—both pure and possessed—are understood.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
But no homes are so possessed with pottery of the truly enormous variety as Jeremiah Brent and Nate Berkus, whose Portuguese farmhouse appears on the cover of our June issue.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026

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