unmoved

American  

[uhn-moovd] / ˌʌnˈmuvd /

adjective

1. having no emotional response; feeling no pity, sadness, passion, enthusiasm, etc..

   He came crying for help, but his family was unmoved—they were worn down from years of helping him to no avail.

2. unchanged, especially in value or degree; remaining the same, as one’s intentions or principles.

   Get ready for another day of unmoved barometric pressure.

   After two weeks of stalled negotiations, both sides remain unmoved.

3. having not been physically changed from one position or place to another; having been left alone.

   Does the number of upholstered pieces for the new house include the unmoved furniture?

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unmoved British  

/ ʌnˈmuːvd /

adjective

1. not affected emotionally

2. unchanged

   share price remained unmoved

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Etymology

Origin of unmoved

First recorded in 1350–1400; un- ¹ ( def. ) + moved ( def. )

Example Sentences

Likewise, those who deal in proven outcomes are unmoved by feelings and theoretical futures.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Scotland scored 40 unanswered points after falling behind against France last week and they were unmoved by Ireland's early salvo as they expertly navigated 19 phases before Graham scampered clear in the corner.

From BBC

Nvidia’s decline was also the latest sign of a pattern that has defined the early part of 2026: Corporate earnings have been strong, but investors remain unmoved.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's impossible to remain unmoved by such a tragedy as happened here."

From Barron's

The Freeway Fan is unfazed by the traffic, unmoved by the noise, undaunted in the quest.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adamant
• steadfast
• unaffected
• untouched