unmoved
|un/moved|
B2
/ʌnˈmuːvd/
emotionally unaffected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmoved' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'moved' from Old English 'mōd' meaning 'emotion'.
Historical Evolution
'mōd' evolved into the Middle English 'moved', and with the addition of 'un-', it became 'unmoved'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not physically moved', but over time it evolved to mean 'not emotionally affected'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not affected by emotion or excitement; remaining calm or indifferent.
Despite the chaos around her, she remained unmoved.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39