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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"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
Oil stocks were soaring early Monday even as crude prices were largely unmoved following the surprise U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
From Barron's
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