Meaning & Definition of word "Unmoved"

Unmoved

/ʌnˈmuːvd/

adjective:

  • 1. Not affected or changed by emotions or circumstances; remaining calm and steady.
    • Example: Despite the chaos around him, he remained unmoved and focused on his task.
  • 2. Not having been moved from a particular position or location.
    • Example: The statue stood unmoved in the center of the plaza for centuries.
  • 3. Not influenced or persuaded by external factors.
    • Example: 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 of unmoved

Meaning: Chill

Example Sentence: He's so chill; nothing seems to faze him, he just stays unmoved.

Meaning: Stone-faced

Example Sentence: During the intense argument, she was totally stone-faced, completely unmoved.