Unmovable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈmuːvəbl/

Definitions of unmovable

adjective describing something that cannot be moved or changed

Example Sentences

A1 The heavy statue in the park is unmovable.

A2 The boulder blocking the path was unmovable.

B1 The large oak tree in the backyard is unmovable.

B2 The stone pillar at the entrance of the temple is unmovable.

C1 The ancient monument in the square is unmovable.

C2 The solid marble statue in the museum is unmovable.

Examples of unmovable in a Sentence

formal The large boulder in the garden was unmovable, even with the help of several strong men.

informal No matter how hard we tried, that vending machine was unmovable.

slang That guy is like an unmovable rock when it comes to changing his mind.

figurative Her determination was unmovable, like a mountain in the face of challenges.

Grammatical Forms of unmovable

• past tense: unmoved
• plural: unmovables
• comparative: more unmovable
• superlative: most unmovable
• present tense: unmovable
• future tense: will be unmovable
• perfect tense: has been unmovable
• continuous tense: is being unmovable
• singular: unmovable
• positive degree: unmovable
• infinitive: to be unmovable
• gerund: being unmovable
• participle: unmovable

Origin and Evolution of unmovable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unmovable' originated from the Latin word 'inmobilis', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mobilis' meaning 'movable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unmovable' has retained its original meaning of something that cannot be moved or changed, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that is steadfast, unwavering, or unchangeable in character or attitude.