unshakable

adjective

un·​shak·​able ˌən-ˈshā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unshakable (audio)
: not possible to weaken or get rid of : not able to be shaken
an unshakable habit
unshakable determination/opposition
unshakably adverb
Switzerland is as unshakably opposed to sanctions as ever: neutrality, the Swiss claim, requires it. The Economist

Examples of unshakable in a Sentence

we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis
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For now, most Syrians in Europe are intent on celebrating the fall of a regime that had seemed unshakable as recently as a month ago. Rob Picheta, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024 From the beginning, as a songwriter eager to discuss his craft, Porter has spoken often about how his mother’s unshakable belief in his gift sustained him during his early years. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024 Social media turned a corporate decision into a shared victory, fueled by humor, nostalgia, and the unshakable belief that Snack Wraps were worth fighting for. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 But there’s something truer and more unshakable about what Ross has given us. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unshakable 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unshakable was in 1611

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“Unshakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unshakable. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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