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unshakable

adjective
un·​shak·​able | \ ˌən-ˈshā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unshakable (audio) \

Definition of unshakable

: not possible to weaken or get rid of : not able to be shaken an unshakable habit unshakable determination/opposition

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Other Words from unshakable

unshakably \ ˌən-​ˈshā-​kə-​blē How to pronounce unshakably (audio) \ adverb
Switzerland is as unshakably opposed to sanctions as ever: neutrality, the Swiss claim, requires it. The Economist

Synonyms & Antonyms for unshakable

Synonyms

imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable

Antonyms

perturbable, shakable (or shakeable)

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Examples of unshakable in a Sentence

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As your clump of pieces gets larger, your confidence in it should become more unshakable. Quanta Magazine, "The Puzzling Search for Perfect Randomness," 20 Aug. 2019 Newsletter Sign-up There is something quite heartening about a book buoyed by the unshakable belief that everything will come out all right in the end. Christoph Irmscher, WSJ, "‘The Spirit of Inquiry’ Review: Inventing the Scientist," 28 June 2019

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First Known Use of unshakable

1611, in the meaning defined above

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unshakable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unshakable

: too strong to be changed, weakened, or destroyed

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