What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unmoveable
Example
The boulder was unmoveable, no matter how hard we tried. [unmoveable: adjective]
Example
He was unmoveable in his decision to quit his job. [unmoveable: adjective]
Example
The deadline for the project was unmoveable, so we had to work extra hard to meet it. [unmoveable: adjective]
immovable
Example
The statue was immovable, despite the strong winds. [immovable: adjective]
Example
She was immovable in her conviction that she was right. [immovable: adjective]
Example
The terms of the contract were immovable, so we had to accept them as they were. [immovable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Immovable is more commonly used than unmoveable in both British and American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unmoveable and immovable?
Both unmoveable and immovable are formal words that are typically used in legal or technical contexts.
