unmoved
Not emotionally affected
Unmoved describes someone whose position or feelings remain unchanged.
Physically, it means staying in place: The boulder sat unmoved for centuries.
More often it describes emotional steadfastness—remaining unaffected by appeals, arguments, or spectacles that might move others: She was unmoved by his apology.
The word can suggest admirable resolve or cold indifference, depending on context.
Without compassion or emotion
- coldLow temperature state
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
numb · dispassionate · unconcerned · unemotional · aloof · indifferent · impassive · stolid
Free from personal stakes
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
- blaséUnimpressed through overexposure
unimpressed · uninterested · listless · lackadaisical · unsympathetic · unconcerned · unbothered · unengaged
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- firmSolid or resolute
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
persistent · tenacious · unshakable · unrelenting · unswerving · uncompromising · dogged · staunch
Vessel's secured resting place
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- secureProtected from harm
- fastenedJoined or held together
- fixedRestored or immovable
rooted · embedded · attached · grounded · clamped · bolted · riveted · stabilized
Calm and self-possessed
- calmFree from agitation
- equanimousMentally calm, undisturbed
- self-controlledHaving restraint over impulses
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
accepting · forbearing · patient · resigned · tranquil · serene · unperturbed · unflappable
unfeeling
Without compassion or emotion
- coldLow temperature state
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
- detachedApart or uninvolved
unresponsive · numb · dispassionate · unconcerned · unemotional · aloof · indifferent · impassive · stolid · inexpressive
disinterested
Free from personal stakes
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- insouciantCarefree and unconcerned
blasé · unimpressed · uninterested · listless · lackadaisical · unsympathetic · unconcerned · unbothered · unengaged · passive
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- firmSolid or resolute
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
adamant · persistent · tenacious · unshakable · unrelenting · unswerving · uncompromising · dogged · staunch · unwavering
mooring
Vessel's secured resting place
fixed · rooted · embedded · attached · grounded · clamped · bolted · riveted · stabilized · anchorage
composed
Calm and self-possessed
- calmFree from agitation
- equanimousMentally calm, undisturbed
- self-controlledHaving restraint over impulses
philosophical · accepting · forbearing · patient · resigned · tranquil · serene · unperturbed · unflappable · collected
- stubbornnessstubbornness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, bullheadedness, mulishness
- indifferenceapathy, indifference, unconcern, disinterest, nonchalance
- cold-heartedcallous, cold, cold-blooded, cold-hearted, cruel
- stillnessstillness, motionless, motionlessness, immobility, still
- coldnesscold, chill, freeze, freezing, coolness
- lacking energylistless, languid, sluggish, weary, torpid
unmovedmoved
Changed location or felt
relocated · shifted · transferred · displaced · transported