If you are unmovedby something, you are not emotionally affected by it.
Mr Bird remained unmoved by the corruption allegations.
His face was unmoved, but on his lips there was a trace of displeasure.
More Synonyms of unmoved
unmoved in British English
(ʌnˈmuːvd)
adjective
1.
not affected emotionally
2.
unchanged
share price remained unmoved
unmoved in American English
(ʌnˈmuvd)
adjective
1.
not moved from its place
2.
firm or unchanged in purpose
3.
not having one's feelings stirred
unmoved by another's suffering
Examples of 'unmoved' in a sentence
unmoved
Other European assets were also largely unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The majority appears unmoved by that inevitability.
Christianity Today (2000)
All three defendants appeared unmoved as the verdicts were delivered.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The idea is good but the execution lacks flair and leaves me feeling curiously unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The sheep in the adjoining field remained unmoved.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
It would be impossible to watch this programme and remain unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The various spa features left me largely unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Government bond prices were firm while the pound was relatively unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And still the voters seemed unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But the Tour organisation appeared unmoved by his initiative.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Guest was an outspoken, independent thinker and relatively unmoved by fluctuations in fame and attention.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
So why did I feel unmoved watching the pictures?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
ASH - offered up for nomination but seemed unmoved by it.
The Sun (2014)
But Russian officials appeared unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Scots, by and large, have remained unmoved.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Then, as he sat in the front seat, fans spat towards him as he remained unmoved.
The Sun (2006)
Its light genealogy and tearful reunions on beaches may be manipulative, but it is difficult to remain unmoved by tonight's opener.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But, just in case, the handheld cameras pointed at the crowds by security police convinced any doubters of the folly of appearing unmoved.
The Sun (2011)
The nation has been waiting excitedly for Cole to come of age, but the rest of the world has been unmoved by his largely minimal international contributions.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
unmoved
British English: unmoved ADJECTIVE
If you are unmoved by something, you are not emotionally affected by it.
He remained unmoved by the corruption allegations.
American English: unmoved
Brazilian Portuguese: impassível
Chinese: 无动于衷的
European Spanish: impasible
French: insensible
German: ungerührt
Italian: indifferente
Japanese: 心を動かされない
Korean: 확고한
European Portuguese: impassível
Latin American Spanish: impasible
1 (adjective)
Definition
not affected by emotion
She carried on criticizing me in this vein, but I was unmoved.
Synonyms
unaffected
She seemed totally unaffected by what she'd heard.
indifferent
People have become indifferent to the suffering of others.
impassive
He searched the man's impassive face for some indication that he understood.
cold
The president is likely to receive a cold reception when he speaks today.
untouched
He was completely untouched by her tears.
unimpressed
unconcerned
unresponsive
unfeeling
an unfeeling bully who used his huge size to frighten people
dry-eyed
unstirred
Opposites
moved
,
concerned
,
touched
,
affected
,
persuaded
,
impressed
,
stirred
,
swayed
2 (adjective)
She appealed to the authorities but they were unmoved.
Synonyms
inflexible
They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic.
firm
He held a firm belief in the afterlife.
resolute
a decisive and resolute international leader
determined
He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.
resolved
He was resolved to stay till the end.
steadfast
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
unwavering
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.
unshaken
undeviating
Opposites
flexible
,
adaptable
,
shaken
,
wavering
3 (adjective)
The great mound of cargo was unmoved.
Synonyms
fast
The men had always been fast friends.
firm
Use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
steady
Make sure the camera is steady.
in place
The rear plate of the motor was in place.
in position
Opposites
shifted
Additional synonyms
in the sense of cold
Definition
lacking in affection or enthusiasm
The president is likely to receive a cold reception when he speaks today.
Synonyms
unfriendly,
indifferent,
stony,
lukewarm,
glacial,
unmoved,
unsympathetic,
apathetic,
frigid,
inhospitable,
unresponsive
in the sense of determined
Definition
firmly decided
He is making a determined effort to regain lost ground.
Synonyms
resolute,
firm,
dogged,
fixed,
constant,
bold,
intent,
persistent,
relentless,
stalwart,
persevering,
single-minded,
purposeful,
tenacious,
undaunted,
strong-willed,
steadfast,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
strong-minded
in the sense of firm
Definition
having determination or strength
He held a firm belief in the afterlife.
Synonyms
determined,
true,
settled,
fixed,
resolved,
strict,
definite,
set on,
adamant,
stalwart,
staunch,
resolute,
inflexible,
steadfast,
unyielding,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unbending,
obdurate,
unshakeable,
unalterable,
unshaken,
unfaltering
Synonyms of 'unmoved'
unmoved
Explore 'unmoved' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of firm
Definition
securely in position
Use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder.
Synonyms
secure,
strong,
fixed,
secured,
rooted,
stable,
steady,
anchored,
braced,
robust,
cemented,
fast,
sturdy,
embedded,
fastened,
riveted,
taut,
stationary,
motionless,
immovable,
unmoving,
unshakeable,
unfluctuating
in the sense of impassive
Definition
not showing or feeling emotion
He searched the man's impassive face for some indication that he understood.
Synonyms
unemotional,
unmoved,
emotionless,
reserved,
cool,
calm,
composed,
indifferent,
self-contained,
serene,
callous,
aloof,
stoical,
unconcerned,
apathetic,
dispassionate,
unfazed (informal),
inscrutable,
stolid,
unruffled,
phlegmatic,
unfeeling,
poker-faced (informal),
imperturbable,
insensible,
impassible (rare),
unexcitable,
insusceptible,
unimpressible
in the sense of in place
Definition
in or out of the proper or customary position
The rear plate of the motor was in place.
Synonyms
in position,
positioned,
in situ
in the sense of indifferent
Definition
showing no concern or interest
People have become indifferent to the suffering of others.
Synonyms
unconcerned,
distant,
detached,
cold,
cool,
regardless,
careless,
callous,
aloof,
unimpressed,
unmoved,
unsympathetic,
impervious,
uncaring,
uninterested,
apathetic,
unresponsive,
heedless,
inattentive,
not giving a monkey's (slang)
in the sense of resolute
Definition
firm in purpose or belief
a decisive and resolute international leader
Synonyms
determined,
set,
firm,
dogged,
fixed,
constant,
bold,
relentless,
stubborn,
stalwart,
staunch,
persevering,
inflexible,
purposeful,
tenacious,
undaunted,
strong-willed,
steadfast,
obstinate,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unbending,
unshakable,
unshaken
in the sense of resolved
Definition
determined
He was resolved to stay till the end.
Synonyms
determined,
intent,
set on,
bent on,
resolute,
persistent
in the sense of steadfast
Definition
dedicated and unwavering
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
Synonyms
resolute,
firm,
fast,
fixed,
stable,
intent,
single-minded,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unfaltering
in the sense of steady
Definition
firm and not shaking
Make sure the camera is steady.
Synonyms
stable,
fixed,
secure,
still,
firm,
fast,
safe,
anchored,
moored,
immovable,
unshaking,
on an even keel
in the sense of unconcerned
Definition
not interested in something and not wanting to become involved
Synonyms
indifferent,
cool,
distant,
detached,
oblivious,
aloof,
unmoved,
unsympathetic,
uninterested,
apathetic,
dispassionate,
uninvolved,
incurious
in the sense of unfeeling
Definition
without sympathy
an unfeeling bully who used his huge size to frighten people
Synonyms
callous,
insensitive,
heartless,
cold,
cruel,
hardened,
stony,
inhuman,
unsympathetic,
uncaring,
apathetic,
pitiless,
hardhearted
Additional synonyms
in the sense of untouched
Definition
emotionally unaffected
He was completely untouched by her tears.
Synonyms
unmoved,
indifferent,
unaffected,
unimpressed,
unconcerned,
dry-eyed,
unstirred
in the sense of unwavering
Definition
(of a feeling or attitude) remaining firm and never weakening
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.