Unerschütterlichkeit
imperturbability, steadfastness
noun un-er-SHUE-ter-likh-kite Rare
Usage Note
Unerschütterlichkeit describes a person who cannot be shaken from their convictions or calm. Formed from erschüttern (to shake) with the negative prefix un- and the nominalising suffix -keit. Typical in contexts of moral or emotional resilience.
Examples
"Seine Unerschütterlichkeit im Angesicht der Kritik beeindruckte alle."
Natural Translation
His imperturbability in the face of criticism impressed everyone.
Literal Translation
His imperturbability in the face of the criticism impressed all.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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