Unshaken

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Definitions of unshaken

adjective not disturbed or affected by something

Example Sentences

A1 She remained unshaken by the scary movie.

A2 Despite the storm, the tree stood unshaken.

B1 The team's confidence was unshaken after their recent loss.

B2 His belief in himself was unshaken despite the criticism.

C1 Her unshaken determination led her to achieve her goals.

C2 The leader's unshaken resolve inspired his team to persevere.

Examples of unshaken in a Sentence

formal Despite facing numerous challenges, her resolve remained unshaken.

informal Even after all that happened, his confidence is unshaken.

slang No matter what they say, my loyalty to you is unshaken.

figurative The tree stood unshaken in the midst of the storm, symbolizing resilience.

Grammatical Forms of unshaken

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

Origin and Evolution of unshaken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unshaken' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'shaken' which comes from Old English 'sceacan' meaning 'to shake'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unshaken' has retained its original meaning of 'not shaken' or 'firm' but has also taken on a metaphorical sense of being emotionally or mentally stable and unwavering.