unswayed
1
6.9
- adjective
- /ʌnˈsweɪd/
:
inalterado
- They tried to convince him otherwise, but he was unswayed by their persuasive tactics.
Examples
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Despite the heated arguments, she remained unswayed in her beliefs about climate change.
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Erma had been flattered but unswayed.
Fiction book (2001) -
Is the sword unswayed?
Fiction book (1998) -
But the teacher was unswayed—and perhaps severely nearsighted as well.
Fiction book (2001) -
Even after hearing several opposing views, he was unswayed and stood by his original decision.
Synonyms
22
3.0
Not interrupted or bothered so things stay the same
8
5.1
Not showing strong feelings or any visible reaction
5
5.3
Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem
5
3.4
Not moved by strong feelings
5
7.1
Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult
4
3.5
Calm and not worried about problems
3
6.3
Not stopping because of problems or failures
3
3.9
Not changed or harmed by something and not showing strong feeling
3
5.6
Calm and not easily upset under pressure
2
7.5
Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support
2
7.0
Calm and not worried when things go wrong
2
4.8
Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems
1
6.7
Not bent and staying upright in body or spirit
1
6.3
Not convinced by someone's reasons or arguments
1
7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
A person who does not change their opinion when others try to persuade them
Not affected by other people or things
Free from personal feelings or strong opinions
Keeping the same goal or opinion despite problems
Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion
Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism
Not moved or shaken by a sudden physical shock
Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage
Not discouraged and still confident after problems
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
Not showing amusement or being distracted
How Influenced
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6.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
unswayed = swayed (transparent) = un + sway + ed
The negation prefix 'un-' is clearly attached to the participial/adjectival form 'swayed' to mean 'not influenced'.
Etymology
Unswayed is made of un- meaning 'not' and sway, which originally meant 'to swing', like a tree in the wind, and later came to mean 'to influence'. So, to be unswayed is to not be moved or changed by others, staying firm in your view.