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unstirring

7.2

Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion

adjective
/ʌnˈstɜrɪŋ/

: inmutable

His unstirring demeanor during the meeting impressed everyone as he remained calm in the face of criticism.

Examples

Despite the chaos around her, she maintained an unstirring focus on her work, refusing to be distracted.
The teacher appreciated his unstirring commitment to the project, which was evident in his consistent effort.
She waited until he sank into an unstirring sleep.

Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

steadfast

vsunstirring

30 5.6

Loyal and firm in support that does not change

is steady in feeling and not easily emotionally moved

uncompromising

vsunstirring

24 6.8

Not willing to change opinions or demands, even if it causes problems

is steady in feeling but not necessarily rigid or conflict provoking

unwavering

vsunstirring

22 5.8

Being firm in belief or support that does not change

focuses on steady feeling or opinion rather than active determination

unyielding

vsunstirring

10 6.5

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

is steady in feeling but can be less confrontational than refusal

unflinching

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8 6.6

Not showing fear in dangerous and difficult situations

is steady in feeling but not focused on courage or danger

unfailing

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5 4.9

Always reliable and steady

emphasizes constant feeling or attitude rather than dependable action

unbending

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3 6.9

Not willing to change your opinions or actions

describes steady feeling without implying inability to adjust

unswerving

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2 7.5

Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support

applies to steady feeling more generally, not only loyalty

unshaken

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2 4.8

Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems

expresses general steadiness in feeling rather than response to challenge

unvarying

vsunstirring

1 4.8

Not changing over time and always the same

is about inner feeling and resolve rather than outward sameness

unmoving

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1 2.2

Completely still and keeping the same position

describes unchanging feeling or opinion rather than physical stillness

unswayed

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1 6.9

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

describes steady inner feeling rather than just resistance to influence

unfaltering

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1 7.5

Always steady and showing no doubt or pause

is about unchanging feeling and behavior rather than single acts of resolve

unwaning

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8.9

Continuing strongly without getting weaker

means steady in feeling at a moment, not specifically about lasting intensity

unfluctuating

vsunstirring

7.7

Staying steady and not changing in value or level

refers to steady feeling or behavior rather than measurable levels

foursquare

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7.9

Firm and steady in belief and action, not changing under pressure

is steady in feeling but may be more neutral in tone

Antonyms

volatile

77 7.0

Likely to change suddenly and become more dangerous

fickle

39 6.2

Changing often in a way you cannot rely on

changeable

8 3.5

Able to become different or not stay the same

How Steadfast

unwavering

22 5.8

steadfast

30 5.6

unstirring

7.2

steady

304 2.0

changeable

8 3.5

Surface Forms

unstirring positive

Morphology

unstirring = stirring (semi-transparent) = un + stir + ing

The structure is clear, but the sense 'steadfast and not easily moved' is a more figurative extension of 'not stirring'.

Etymology

Unstirring comes from un- 'not' and stir 'to move', so it can mean 'not moved' in a steady way. That's why it can describe someone who remains calm, firm, and unchanged in feeling or opinion.