unshakable
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /ʌnʃˈeɪkəbəl/
US
- /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/
Description
- Firm
- Steady
- Resolute
- Unwavering
- Rock-solid
Imagine a mighty oak tree standing through a fierce storm. Its roots run deep, and its trunk stays strong. That is the feeling this word gives: something so firm and steady that it does not easily give way. An unshakable belief is one that stays strong even when life gets hard. An unshakable person does not give up easily or lose heart under pressure. You might describe a leader with unshakable confidence or a friendship built on unshakable trust. The word is often about inner strength, but it can also describe something physically steady.
The word "unshakable" describes something that is extremely firm, steady, and resolute. It often suggests a deep kind of stability that does not weaken easily, even when tested.
Think of a mountain range: ancient, massive, and hard to move. That feels unshakable. But the word is not limited to physical things. An unshakable conviction is a belief held so strongly that doubt or pressure does not easily change it. A person with an unshakable spirit stays determined even in difficult times.
Historically, the variant spelling "unshakeable" was also used, often in writing about faith or deep personal belief. Today, we use the word more broadly for any kind of strength that stays firm. A witness with unshakable testimony, for example, gives an account that remains consistent even under intense questioning.
You might say: "Despite the criticism, her commitment to the project remained unshakable," or "The team showed an unshakable determination to win." It is a powerful word for trust, confidence, belief, loyalty, and resolve that stay firm. When something is unshakable, it is not just strong; it feels deeply secure and hard to disturb.
Examples
- 1
Interview confidence
She had unshakable confidence before the interview.
- 2
Faith in plans
Even after a few early failures, his faith in the plan remained unshakable.
- 3
Family support
Her parents gave her unshakable support when she decided to start her own business.
- 4
Crisis leadership
The captain sounded calm and unshakable as the storm got worse.
- 5
Firm belief
She was unshakable in her belief that the decision was wrong.
Pattern
unshakable in + belief/decision
not changing in that particular view
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- unshakableadjective