unshaken

adjective

un·​shak·​en ˌən-ˈshā-kən How to pronounce unshaken (audio)
: not weakened or shaken : firm, fixed
… saw a flock around him whose faith in him was still unshakenGeorge Eliot

Examples of unshaken in a Sentence

the hostage remained unshaken throughout the ordeal
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With multiple songs holding top positions across streaming platforms and radio airplay, Kendrick Lamar’s grip on 2025 remains unshaken. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025 That said, the stock market was unshaken, with the S&P 500 merrily climbing its way to another record close. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025 The energy sector in 2024 was marked by steady progress rather than seismic shifts, with moderate oil prices reflecting a year largely unshaken by geopolitical turbulence. Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Two hiring cycles quietly came and went, but Leftwich has remained unshaken. Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unshaken

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unshaken was in 1548

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“Unshaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unshaken. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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