unswayed
1
6.9
- adjective
- /ʌnˈsweɪd/
- 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
32
3.9
Not changed or harmed by something and not showing strong feeling
22
3.0
Not interrupted or bothered so things stay the same
11
5.3
Not worried or surprised by a sudden problem
11
6.3
Not stopping because of problems or failures
11
7.1
Not afraid or discouraged when facing something difficult
10
5.1
Not showing strong feelings or any visible reaction
5
3.5
Calm and not worried about problems
4
3.4
Not moved by strong feelings
3
7.0
Calm and not worried when things go wrong
3
5.6
Calm and not easily upset under pressure
3
7.5
Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support
2
4.8
Stays firm in belief or purpose and does not change because of problems
1
7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
1
6.3
Not convinced by someone's reasons or arguments
1
3.9
Not affected by other people or things
1
4.2
Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism
1
6.7
Not bent and staying upright in body or spirit
1
7.1
Not afraid of danger or threats and showing courage
1
7.0
Not afraid to keep going when things are difficult
1
4.2
Free from personal feelings or strong opinions
1
6.1
Not showing amusement or being distracted
1
7.2
Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion
1
8.7
A person who does not change their opinion when others try to persuade them
1
7.4
Keeping the same goal or opinion despite problems
1
8.1
Not discouraged and still confident after problems
Not moved or shaken by a sudden physical shock
How Influenced
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3.6
1
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.