unshaken
UK: ʌnˈʃeɪkən | US: ʌnˈʃeɪkən
adj. not disturbed or weakened; firm or resolute
adj. physically steady; not trembling
The word "unshaken" combines the prefix "un-" (meaning "not") with the root "shake" (from Old English "sceacan," meaning "to move violently or tremble") and the suffix "-en" (used to form adjectives). The term evolved to describe something or someone that remains steadfast, unmoved, or emotionally/physically stable despite external forces. The logic follows a literal-to-figurative progression: from resisting physical motion to embodying mental resilience.
Her faith remained unshaken despite the challenges.
The building stood unshaken during the earthquake.
His unshaken confidence impressed the interviewers.
The veteran’s hands were unshaken as he aimed.
Their friendship stayed unshaken over the decades.