unmoved

adjective

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

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The interview, released in August, was supposed to follow the show’s usual strange logic, but instead the exchange hardened around Gaza, with Friedland growing visibly emotional as Torres remained largely unmoved. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 Canada appealed hard, but referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal, was unmoved and VAR Carlos del Cerro Grande, of Spain, did not intervene. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Yet, the Wayans remain surprisingly unmoved by the apparent shifts. Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 6 June 2026 Wallace remains unmoved, for now. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmoved

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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