What's the difference between unshakable and unwavering?

Unshakable


Definition:

  • (a.) Not capable of being shaken; firm; fixed.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) It's not egotism, it's something else, a weird unshakeable belief.
  • (2) Whether motivated by fear of failure or the desire to win, the victor's personality type requires the constant assertion of the self – a self in which one can only place the most fervent and unshakeable belief.
  • (3) James Mattis, the new US defence secretary, has reassured his British counterpart that Washington has an “unshakeable commitment” to Nato , despite Donald Trump previously casting the military alliance as obsolete.
  • (4) After five days away from his homeland, Abu Majid is convinced that the four decades of unshakable autocracy he left behind are now steadily unravelling.
  • (5) The residents of the Rock seem to have an unshakeable faith that the odds will always be on their side.
  • (6) In the circumstances, you do have to marvel at that mulishly self-regarding "for any offence caused" – the classic non-apology apology typically proffered by those with a belief in their own absolute probity, which is as unshakeable as it is misplaced.
  • (7) This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable."
  • (8) But despite all the denial and the falls, his commitment to his sport remains unshakeable.
  • (9) The US president, Barack Obama, spoke to the South Korean president, Park Geun-hye, and the Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, on Thursday and reaffirmed the “unshakeable US commitment” to their security.
  • (10) Its fans had proved over 40 years that they were unshakably, bloody-mindedly loyal, addicted to the hope of seeing City successful, apparently whatever it took.
  • (11) In a speech that was widely seen as his most supportive of Israel as president, Obama spoke about the US's "unshakeable" commitment to the Jewish state's security, and said that any lasting peace must recognise Israel's "very real security concerns".
  • (12) The framework demonstrates the unshakeable resolve of the two countries in combating and defeating terrorism, including the threat posed by foreign fighters joining extremist groups,” it said.
  • (13) You can quote the many statistics that challenge this view, yet, reinforced by parts of the media and some politicians, it is unshakable.
  • (14) If it seems eccentric to compare Churchill, scion of the Dukes of Marlborough, with Davis, who was brought up in a council flat in south London, then factor in their shared attributes: unshakable self-confidence, a certain vanity, and a capacity to inspire affection and extreme irritation.
  • (15) Sadly, circumstances would keep us apart for six years, during which time we slowly built an unshakable friendship and the eventually basis for our partnership.
  • (16) Open your ears, and you will hear our voice and unshakable anger already on the doorstep of your cell.
  • (17) My confidence in the Egyptian state and its institutions is unequivocal and unshakeable."
  • (18) The duck house is lodged there, unshakeably fixed in the national psyche, despite the fact that newer and bigger scandals have come to take its place: the revelations of phone-hacking in the press and the connected accusations of police corruption, to name but two.
  • (19) The unshakable courage of the students and families in Ayotzinapa are testing the indifference of the Mexican government to the core.
  • (20) She ridicules his unshakeable belief that government is exactly analogous to business.

Unwavering


Definition:

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Stephen Harper, the Canadian prime minister, has said that the battle of Vimy , where Canadian troops carried a crucial ridge in the face of a strong German defence, showed Canadians' "unwavering commitment to defending peace and freedom".
  • (2) Ahmadinejad's unwavering support for Mashaei, who is accused of running a "deviant current", has cost him a great deal of influence over Iranian politics and has put him at adds with Khamenei.
  • (3) Kirov was meant to be a showcase of liberal co-operation with an unwavering Kremlin.
  • (4) There have been suggestions in recent weeks that the US support for the Syrian non-extremist opposition is waning, and the US has reluctantly concluded that unwavering Russian support for Assad means the only way to oust Isis is by making cause with Russia and Assad.
  • (5) Writebol said she believes that her unwavering faith, support from her family and friends, the specially trained staff at Emerson as well as the experimental serum all played a role in her recovery.
  • (6) While every other national party leader has struggled to win voters’ trust, the SNP leader enjoys unwavering devotion; where they fought fearful, negative campaigns, she has connected with voters via an upbeat, hopeful message.
  • (7) The anti-Mubarak crowd was considerably smaller than yesterday, although its passion and belief that Mubarak's hours were numbered were unwavering.
  • (8) Key to this has been an unwavering organisational commitment to the delivery of services that are safe, sound and supportive and a zero tolerance approach to poor practice.
  • (9) Their unwavering belief in him and his explanation is clear, and evidently a great solace to him.
  • (10) "We call for this tragedy to be a basis for a renewed and unwavering commitment to a free and unfettered internet, spared from censorship with equality of access and franchise for all" the message said.
  • (11) At the same time, though, their aesthetic is unwaveringly high-definition.
  • (12) He believed that "on a proper construction of the 1989 act the respondents had power to grant section 36 consent to persons such as Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Ltd." In a brief statement issued in New York, the Trump Organisation said: "Today's decision has not altered our unwavering commitment to protect our investment in Scotland .
  • (13) Morris was under no illusion it would be easy, but he had unwavering hope and was wholly committed to ensuring his son would go on to live a clean and happy life after completing his 11-month sentence for shoplifting.
  • (14) Turnbull was unwavering on the policy when he spoke to reporters in Sydney on Friday.
  • (15) Lachlan, James and I are delighted that Roger will be leading key businesses for us and our shareholders for years to come, and he has our unwavering support,” Rupert Murdoch said in a statement.
  • (16) It must be our unwavering aim that football can be enjoyed by all regardless of sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability and gender.
  • (17) His unwavering dedication to protecting every American’s civil and constitutional rights under the law – including voting rights – could not be more important right now.” The president, himself a former law professor, also reacted strongly against the reasons that senators gave for rejecting the nominee.
  • (18) "Somalia will remain grateful to the unwavering support from the United States government," effused President Hassan Mohamud.
  • (19) Fellow South Africans, Nelson Mandela brought us together and it is together that we will bid him farewell" – South African president Jacob Zuma "Let us pay tribute to Nelson Mandela: The ultimate symbol of dignity and unwavering dedication to the revolutionary struggle, to freedom and justice, a prophet of unity, peace and reconciliation."
  • (20) And by "us", I mean all the people who are protected by his courageous words and unwavering determination to speak for the protection and promotion of people's rights, whatever the price he may pay.