unmoved
unmoved
UK[ʌnˈmuːvd]US[ʌnˈmuːvd]
adj
not affected by emotion or excitement; remaining calm and indifferent.
adj
not having been moved from its original place.
Morpheme Breakdown
un
move
ed
un
not
move
to change position/affect
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word "unmoved" is a compound formed within english from its constituent parts. the prefix "un-," with deep roots in proto-germanic, applies a straightforward negation. it attaches to the past participle "moved," which derives from the latin verb movere, meaning "to set in motion." this latin root, traceable to the proto-indo-european mewə- ("to push away"), carries a dual sense of physical displacement and emotional agitation. therefore, "unmoved" logically builds from these layers: the core idea of being stirred (physically or emotionally) is directly negated, resulting in meanings describing either a steadfast physical location or an impervious emotional state.
Analysis
Structure: un (not) + move (to change position/affect) + ed (adjective suffix)
- un: a prefix of germanic origin (old english) meaning "not," serving a negating function.
- move: a root of latin origin (from latin movere, "to move"), serving as the core verb meaning to change position or to stir emotion.
- ed: a suffix of germanic origin (old english) used to form adjectives from verbs, indicating a state or condition.
Examples
the judge remained unmoved by the defendant's emotional plea.
the ancient stone has lain unmoved for centuries.
she was unmoved by the criticism, confident in her decision.