unshaken

adjective

ˌən-ˈshā-kən How to pronounce unshaken (audio)
Definition of unshakennext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshaken
  1. calm
  2. serene
  3. composed
  4. peaceful
  5. collected
  6. possessed
Adjective
  • Strikes in the region have been relatively calmer over the past few days, although Kuwait said Iran hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in the northern part of the country on Thursday, killing one employee.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The patented, portable Ready Rocker is ergonomically designed to help alleviate discomfort, relieve back pain, reduce stress, calm anxiety and improve sleep, fitting both deep and shallow seating with two rocking positions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 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
  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of composed
Adjective
  • This peaceful apartment sits on the first floor of an authentic Basque house and is ideal for a couple traveling alone (or with a child).
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Kim Kardashian is enjoying some peaceful time on the lake with her family this summer.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 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
Definition of possessed

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