unshakable

adjective

un·​shak·​able ˌən-ˈshā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unshakable (audio)
Synonyms of unshakablenext
: not possible to weaken or get rid of : not able to be shaken
an unshakable habit
unshakable determination/opposition
unshakably
ˌən-ˈshā-kə-blē How to pronounce unshakable (audio)
adverb
Switzerland is as unshakably opposed to sanctions as ever: neutrality, the Swiss claim, requires it. —The Economist

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Examples of unshakable in a Sentence

we need the kind of leader who will be unshakable in a national crisis
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But mostly there was an unshakable focus on the next task at hand. — Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Ten films and four Toy Story sequels later, his joyful tunes have left an unshakable legacy at Disney. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber. — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 No one expected Joint to suddenly start serving like Williams or possess her unshakable self-confidence. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unshakable

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unshakable was in 1611

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“Unshakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unshakable. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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