unmoved
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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?
adjective
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not affected emotionally
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unchanged
share price remained unmoved
Etymology
Origin of unmoved
First recorded in 1350–1400; un- 1 ( def. ) + moved ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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.
"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
It’s a kick in the teeth for Rigetti, but quantum’s most stringent supporters on Wall Street are unmoved.
From Barron's
With a cry of frustration, she shoved one of her full-to-bursting clothes racks roughly against the wall, but Clara was unmoved.
From Literature
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