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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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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 If the offensive tide turns, credit the unshakable presence of Ismael. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Baking, lacrosse-playing center Keith Ismael key for Aztecs football in 2019," 3 Aug. 2019 CBS News president Susan Zirinsky entered the top job at the news division with an unshakable belief that O’Donnell, an aggressive and insightful broadcaster who has an instinct for news-making interviews, was the right person for the job. Marisa Guthrie, The Hollywood Reporter, "Norah O'Donnell Takes on the Mission of the 'CBS Evening News'," 15 July 2019 Because of a variety of factors — genetics, trauma, peer behavior — some teens develop a strong attachment to the products, bonds that are unshakable even in the face of escalating consequences. Moriah Balingit, Washington Post, "‘Helpless to the draw of nicotine’: Doctors, parents and schools grapple with teens addicted to e-cigarettes," 26 July 2019 Because of a variety of factors - genetics, trauma, peer behavior - some teens develop a strong attachment to the products, bonds that are unshakable even in the face of escalating consequences. Author: Moriah Balingit, Anchorage Daily News, "E-cigarettes spawn a form of teen addiction that worries doctors, parents and schools," 26 July 2019 These are, essentially, existential books, novels of psychic unraveling in the face of unshakable obsession or the mere uncontrollable quality of life. Vince Passaro, Harper's magazine, "Maigret All Day," 22 July 2019 But his belief in himself, his faith, and his country was unshakable. Bud Selig With Phil Rogers, SI.com, "Bud Selig Recounts His 'Misery' Waiting for Barry Bonds to Break the Home Run Record," 9 July 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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