unerschütterlich
unshakeable, imperturbable
adjective un-er-SHUET-ter-likh Rare
Also means
steadfast, rock-solid in character
Usage Note
unerschütterlich describes someone who cannot be rattled or moved from their position — admirable resolution rather than mere stubbornness. Common with Glaube (faith) or Ruhe (calm): unerschütterliche Ruhe — unshakeable calm. Higher register than standhaft.
Examples
"Trotz aller Rückschläge blieb sie unerschütterlich in ihrem Glauben an das Projekt."
Natural Translation
Despite all setbacks she remained unshakeably committed to the project.
Literal Translation
Despite all setbacks remained she unshakeable in her belief in the project.
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