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unmovable

/ʌnˈmuːvəbəl/
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Adverb:unmovably
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unmovable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Incapable of being physically moved, shifted, or displaced; firmly fixed in place.

Example

"The ancient stone monument was so heavy that it remained completely unmovable without specialized machinery."

2

Steadfast and unyielding in purpose, opinion, or emotion; not easily persuaded or affected by sympathy.

Example

"Despite hours of intense negotiation, the committee chair remained unmovable in her opposition to the budget cuts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "unmovable" and "immovable" are largely interchangeable, "immovable" is far more common in legal contexts (as in "immovable property") and figurative expressions of emotional resolve, whereas "unmovable" often emphasizes literal physical inability to be shifted.

• Rhymes for unmovable

• Nearby Words

unmount
unmounted
unmourned
unmovable
unmovably
unmoved
unmoving

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the native prefix "un-" (not) and "movable", which derives from Old French "movable" and ultimately from Latin "movēre" (to move).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unmovable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unmovable
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