adjective
unmoved
Unmoved (adjective) means not physically moved from a position. Example: “The old statue stood unmoved for centuries.”
adjective
1
Not physically moved from a position.
"The old statue stood unmoved for centuries."
2
Not emotionally affected; showing no feeling.
"She remained unmoved by his apology."
How to use unmoved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStaying in place physically, or staying emotionally unaffected by something.
Common pairings
remain unmoved
seemingly unmoved
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unmoved
- Superlative
- most unmoved
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Etymology
From "un-" + "moved."
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What does “unmoved” mean?
The word “unmoved” means not physically moved from a position. In plain terms, staying in place physically, or staying emotionally unaffected by something.
How do you use “unmoved” in a sentence?
Here is “unmoved” used in a sentence: “The old statue stood unmoved for centuries.”
What part of speech is “unmoved”?
“Unmoved” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unmoved” have?
“Unmoved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not physically moved from a position.
