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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The songs on Stevenson’s sophomore effort are poised, nearly unshakable. Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024 None of them had ever started, owned, or run a business, making the transition from a dream to a thriving studio a monumental leap that took years of diligent saving, education, and unshakable faith. Patrice Peck, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024 But there’s one issue on which Trump has remained an unshakable man of principle: his love for fossil fuels and his disdain for renewable energy, especially wind power. Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 Gata’s Sierra, Rachel and Anika seem to have formed an unshakable bond, which might be a shock to Sam in the near future. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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