unmoving — Not moving; remaining completely still or stationary. Can also describe someone who is not emotionally affected or persuaded.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not moving; remaining completely still or stationary. Can also describe someone who is not emotionally affected or persuaded.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈmuːvɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat sat unmoving for three hours, staring at the laser dot that disappeared.
- The security guard remained unmoving during the entire boring meeting.
- She was unmoving when her husband said he forgot their anniversary again.
unmoving
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈmuːvɪŋ/]
Not moving; remaining completely still or stationary. Can also describe someone who is not emotionally affected or persuaded.
Not moving; remaining completely still or stationary. Can also describe someone who is not emotionally affected or persuaded.
While dancers keep improving and grooving, the statue stays unmoving!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'moving' from Old English 'mōvan', ultimately from Latin 'movēre' meaning 'to move'.
Breakdown
un- (not, opposite of) + mov- (to move, from Latin movēre) + -ing (present participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat sat unmoving for three hours, staring at the laser dot that disappeared.”
“The security guard remained unmoving during the entire boring meeting.”
“She was unmoving when her husband said he forgot their anniversary again.”
“The mountain peak stood unmoving against the stormy sky.”
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