unmoved

adjective

un·​moved ˌən-ˈmüvd How to pronounce unmoved (audio)
: not moved
especially : not emotionally affected
was unmoved by the defendant's plea

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But two Republicans voted against the package, including Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a deficit watcher who had been publicly criticized by Trump, remained unmoved. Lisa Mascaro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025 That tune launched the list as its inaugural ruler and remained unmoved for more than a month. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Boom gives way to bust, slump gives way to revival, the market resets and thrives while the skyline remains unmoved. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 But an unmoved Bride cooly shot dead her ex, multiple times for good measure. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmoved

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Unmoved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmoved. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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unmoved

adjective
un·​moved
ˌən-ˈmüvd,
ˈən-
1
: not moved : remaining in the same place
2
: holding to the same position
unmoved by their arguments
3
: not disturbed emotionally
unmoved by the sad news

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