Immovable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmü-və-bəl/ im·mov·able

Meaning & Definition of Immovable

Immovable (adjective)

  1. incapable of being moved; broadly, not moving or not intended to be moved
  2. steadfast, unyielding
  3. not capable of being moved emotionally

Immovable (noun)

  1. one that cannot be moved
  2. real property as opposed to movable property

Immovable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. incapable of moving or being moved

    "that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer"

    similar: immobile, immotile, irremovable, nonmotile, nonmoving, unbudging, unmovable
    related: motionless, moveless, static, stationary, still, fast, fixed, rooted, steadfast, stuck, wedged
    opposite: mobile, motile, movable, moving
    near: portable, removable, transferable, transportable

  2. sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

    "despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding"

    similar: adamant, adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hard-nosed, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, implacable, inconvincible, inflexible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, ossified, pat, pertinacious, perverse, pigheaded, self-opinionated, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, willful, deaf to reason
    related: anal-retentive, obsessive, wayward, wrongheaded, determined, hell-bent, inexorable, persistent, relentless, resolved, set, single-minded, steadfast, stouthearted, tenacious, unflinching, firm, hard-line, hard-shell, iron, severe, stern, strict, hidebound, narrow-minded, rigid, bloody-minded (chiefly British), cantankerous, contrary, cussed, contumacious, disobedient, froward, insubordinate, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, uncooperative, ungovernable, unmanageable, unruly, defiant, insurgent, mutinous, indomitable, invincible, unconquerable, confirmed, inveterate, unregenerate, demanding, exacting
    opposite: acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, flexible, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding
    near: docile, obedient, placable, submissive, tractable, accepting, persuadable, receptive, responsive, willing, governable, manageable, reasonable, temperate, slavish, subservient

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Immovable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Immovable:

immobile, immotile, irremovable, nonmotile, nonmoving, unbudging, unmovable, adamant, adamantine, bullheaded, dogged, hard, hard-nosed, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, implacable, inconvincible, inflexible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, ossified, pat, pertinacious, perverse, pigheaded, self-opinionated, self-willed, stiff-necked, stubborn, unbending, uncompromising, unrelenting, unyielding, willful, deaf to reason

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Immovable

Words with the opposite meaning of Immovable:

mobile, motile, movable, moving, acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, compliant, complying, flexible, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding

Related Words for Immovable

motionless, moveless, static, stationary, still, fast, fixed, rooted, steadfast, stuck, wedged, anal-retentive, obsessive, wayward, wrongheaded, determined, hell-bent, inexorable, persistent, relentless, resolved, set, single-minded, stouthearted, tenacious, unflinching, firm, hard-line, hard-shell, iron

Near Antonyms of Immovable

portable, removable, transferable, transportable, docile, obedient, placable, submissive, tractable, accepting, persuadable, receptive, responsive, willing, governable, manageable, reasonable, temperate, slavish, subservient

Word Forms of Immovable

Derived words: immovability (noun), immovableness (noun), immovably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Immovable

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Immovable

What does "Immovable" mean?

"Immovable" means incapable of being moved; broadly, not moving or not intended to be moved. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: incapable of being moved; broadly, not moving or not intended to be moved. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Immovable"?

Other words for "Immovable" include immobile, immotile, irremovable, nonmotile, nonmoving, unbudging, unmovable and adamant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Immovable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Immovable"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Immovable". Common alternatives include immobile, immotile, irremovable, nonmotile, nonmoving, unbudging, unmovable, adamant, adamantine and bullheaded.

What is the opposite of "Immovable"?

Antonyms of "Immovable" include mobile, motile, movable, moving, acquiescent, agreeable, amenable and compliant. Near antonyms include portable, removable, transferable and transportable.

How do you use "Immovable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Immovable" in a sentence: "that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer"; "despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding".

Is "Immovable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Immovable" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Immovable"?

"Immovable" is pronounced /(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmü-və-bəl/ and divided into syllables as im·mov·able.

What is the origin of the word "Immovable"?

First known use: 14th century.