unshaken
unshaken Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Not weakened, disturbed, or caused to doubt by hardship, opposition, or difficulty; remaining firm in belief, resolve, or composure.
"Despite the harsh criticism from the panel, her confidence in the research findings remained unshaken."
Not physically moved, jarred, or destabilized by force or impact.
"The ancient stone bridge stood unshaken after the floodwaters finally receded."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Unshaken' describes something that has actually been tested by pressure, doubt, or turmoil and remained firm, whereas 'unshakable' describes something so strong that it is incapable of being shaken.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Recorded in Middle English from the 14th century, formed from the privative prefix 'un-' ('not') combined with 'shaken', the past participle of the Old English verb 'scacan' ('to vibrate or quiver').