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unshaken

unshaken

2 4.8
Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/
translation icon : inquebrantado
  • Even during the turbulent times, her belief in the project was unshaken by criticism.
  • remain unshaken

Only a friend can give the proof of unshaken, unshakeable trust.

Examples

  • He admired what he perceived to be the unshaken unity of Jews even after centuries of exile.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Despite all this, President Obama is unshaken in his presumption that he is a herald of a new era, a revolutionary on the models of Jefferson, Lincoln, and FDR.

    Blog text (16)
  • Only a friend can give the proof of unshaken, unshakeable trust.

  • He added that his belief in his vision for turning around the American economy remained unshaken.

    Blog text (3)
  • At the same time, the grip of the myth of progress on the industrial world's imagination remains unshaken.

    Blog text (33)
  • The power of the court remains similarly unshaken by Aunt Tammy's antics.

    Academic text (1998)
  • I was regaining my composure gradually, but my essential disbelief was still unshaken.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Yet even the most penetrating critiques of the Enlightenment, although Macquarrie is not unaware of them, have left his own loyalties unshaken.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Despite the challenges he faced, his resolve remained unshaken as he pursued his goals.

  • The community stood unshaken in its commitment to support those in need.

Synonyms

unwavering
vsunshaken
22 5.8

Being firm in belief or support that does not change

is steady too but slightly less intense in firmness
unyielding
vsunshaken
10 6.5

Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up

is resolute but can imply general steadiness rather than resistance
undaunted
vsunshaken
5 7.1

Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult

is resolute but more about inner steadiness than brave action
unshakeable
vsunshaken
  • UK
4 4.4

Very firm and cannot be changed or weakened

is firm yet less absolute about being unchangeable
undeterred
vsunshaken
3 6.3

Not stopping because of problems or failures

has steady determination but centers on continuing action rather than firmness
unswerving
vsunshaken
2 7.5

Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support

is resolute but not only about loyalty or direction
unswayed
vsunshaken
1 6.9

Does not change because of other people's opinions or pressure

is similarly firm but focuses on inner purpose rather than opinion
uncrushed
vsunshaken
1 5.5

A person who still feels strong and hopeful after problems

shows inner resolution but not only about persistence under pressure
unbowed
vsunshaken
1 6.7

Not bent and staying upright in body or spirit

is about firm purpose rather than physical or proud posture
undeflected
vsunshaken
7.4

Keeping the same goal or opinion despite problems

is steady in purpose but less mechanical about staying straight
unstirring
vsunshaken
7.2

Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion

is steadfast but more about active determination than calm stillness
unshattered
vsunshaken
6.0

Still strong and not broken inside after a hard experience

is steady in belief rather than specifically recovered from trauma
undismayed
vsunshaken
7.0

Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult

is steady too but less focused on emotional discouragement
uncowed
vsunshaken
7.1

Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage

is steadfast in purpose but not primarily about fearless behaviour

Antonyms

2.7

Feeling upset and confused after a sudden bad event

How Firm

unwavering
22 5.8
resolute
21 4.9
unshaken
2 4.8
firm
28 1.0
to steady
41 3.4

Surface Forms

unshaken positive

Morphology

unshaken = shaken (transparent) = un + shake + en

The adjective is formed by straightforwardly adding the negating prefix 'un-' to the adjective 'shaken', producing the sense 'not shaken'.

Etymology

The word unshaken comes from un- meaning 'not' and shaken, from shake, which means 'to move or disturb'. So, something unshaken is like a glass you try to shake but that stays steady, and that is why it means 'not disturbed' or firmly determined.