unshockable
- adjective
- /ʌnˈʃɑkəbl/
- Informal
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inmutable
- Many comedians have to adjust their material for an unshockable audience.
Because when you do comedy to people in the armed forces, you would realise that they are people who are fundamentally unshockable.
- Because when you do comedy to people in the armed forces, you would realise that they are people who are fundamentally unshockable.
Examples
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I'm unshockable.
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In a world full of surprises, she has become completely unshockable.
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The journalist remained unshockable despite the outrageous claims made during the interview.
Synonyms
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7.4
Not getting upset or excited in difficult situations
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Not easily surprised or upset by sudden bad news
Not easily upset by what others say or do
Not feeling upset or afraid when facing danger
Antonyms
How Shocked
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unshockable is made from un- 'not', shock 'a sudden surprise or hit', and -able 'able to', so it means someone who cannot be shocked or surprised. Think of a shock absorber that takes the hits: an unshockable person stays calm and is not easily offended or surprised.