unmovable

adjective

un·​mov·​able ˌən-ˈmü-və-bəl How to pronounce unmovable (audio)
: not able to be moved : not movable
an unmovable barrier/obstacle
unmovable opposition

Examples of unmovable in a Sentence

the tree was unmovable, so we designed the garden pond around it
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Late great center Dikembe Mutombo, who sadly died at just 58 following a battle with brain cancer on Sept. 30 last year, was one of the most unmovable post forces the league has ever seen. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025 That the incumbent commissioner can’t turn the ship around despite what seem like positive intentions is not a mark in favor of keeping her pushing against a seemingly unmovable object. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025 But the six other names had all found new homes by opening night, including three – Pierre-Luc Dubois, Joonas Korpisalo and Ryan Johansen – who were traded despite having contracts that felt unmovable. Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Voronkov is an unmovable monster at net front, with hands and vision that belie his frame. Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unmovable 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmovable was in the 14th century

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“Unmovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmovable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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