unmoving

Fixed in place

Unmoving means not moving, either literally or figuratively.

A cat may sit unmoving for hours, watching a bird.

An unmoving speech fails to stir emotion—though this sense is less common than unmoved, which describes the person who isn't affected: She remained unmoved by his apology.

stillness

motionless

Lacking all movement

static · immobile · stock-still · tranquil · serene · peaceful · quiet · hushed · calm · placid

physical

anchored

Fixed securely in position

fastened · pinned · stuck · attached · embedded · implanted · planted · bolted · cemented · grounded

inert

lifeless

Devoid of animation

stagnant · sluggish · paralyzed · numb · petrified · comatose · lethargic · sedentary · inactive · deadened

resolute

steadfast

Firmly loyal, unshakeable

unyielding · unflinching · adamant · tenacious · staunch · unshakeable · dogged · obstinate · inflexible · unswerving

impassive

stoic

Uncomplaining endurer of hardship

stone-faced · blank · detached · dispassionate · indifferent · phlegmatic · composed · unperturbed · collected · unruffled

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Opposites
physical motion

unmovingmoving

Emotionally affecting

in motion · mobile · active · kinetic · dynamic

emotional impact

unmovingmoving

Emotionally affecting

touching · affecting · stirring · poignant · emotional

fixedness/stability

unmovingmobile

Capable of movement

movable · unsecured · loose · unfixed · portable

Family

move, moving, emotion, motion, movement, motive, commotion, movable, immovable

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G