Definition

Adjective: 1. Not disturbed, moved, or weakened; remaining firm and resolute: Describes a state of being unaffected by external pressures, doubts, or shocks; steadfast and unwavering in belief, purpose, or position.

Usage

The adjective "unshaken" is used to describe a person's resolve, faith, confidence, or a thing's stability. It emphasizes a complete lack of disturbance or doubt. * It typically follows a linking verb like "be," "remain," or "seem." * It is often followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "in" (e.g., unshaken in his faith) or "by" (e.g., unshaken by the news).

Examples

• Despite the fierce criticism, her confidence remained unshaken.
• He was unshaken in his belief that justice would prevail.
• The old tree stood unshaken through the violent storm.
• Her loyalty to the team was unshaken by their losing streak.

Advanced Usage

• "unshaken in one's purpose/conclusion/belief": To be completely steadfast and unwavering in one's aim, decision, or faith.
  • The scientist was unshaken in her conclusion despite the peer review.
• "wholly/entirely/completely unshaken": Using an adverb for emphasis to mean not disturbed in the slightest.
  • He emerged from the crisis wholly unshaken.

Variants and Related Words

• Unshakeable (adj): (Often preferred in modern usage) Incapable of being shaken; absolutely firm or unwavering. It describes an inherent, permanent quality.
  • She has an unshakeable faith in human goodness.
• Shaken (adj): The past participle of "shake," meaning agitated, disturbed, or upset. It is the direct antonym of "unshaken."
  • He was deeply shaken by the accident.

Synonyms

• Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
• Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; hard or solid.
• Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
• Unwavering: Steady or resolute; not wavering.

Antonyms

• Shaken
• Wavering
• Unsteady
• Doubtful

Adjective

1. unshaken in purpose
   • wholly undismayed by the commercial failure of the three movies he had made