Unmoved

/ʌnˈmuːvd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not affected or changed by emotions or circumstances; remaining calm and steady.
Despite the chaos around him, he remained unmoved and focused on his task.
Not having been moved from a particular position or location.
The statue stood unmoved in the center of the plaza for centuries.
Not influenced or persuaded by external factors.
She was unmoved by the critics' negative reviews of her performance.

Etymology

The term 'unmoved' combines the prefix 'un-' indicating negation and 'moved' from Old French 'movoir', meaning to move.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unmoved by criticism
Not affected or swayed by negative feedback.
remain unmoved
To stay steadfast or unchanged in opinion or feelings.

Related Words

move
To change position or go from one place to another.
emotion
A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

Slang Meanings

Chill
He's so chill; nothing seems to faze him, he just stays unmoved.
Stone-faced
During the intense argument, she was totally stone-faced, completely unmoved.