Kõigutamatu

Kõigutamatu is an Estonian adjective meaning unshakable, unwavering, or steadfast. It describes a state or character that remains steady in the face of disturbance, whether emotional, physical, or situational, and is commonly used to express resilience or firmness.

Etymology and formation: kõigutama is the verb "to shake" or "to rock." The suffix -matu forms a negative adjective, yielding "kõigutamatu" = not shakeable or cannot be shaken. The word can refer to both concrete stability (a stationary object) and abstract steadiness (conviction, spirit).

Usage: The term is used across everyday language, journalism, and literature to describe people, states, or events that resist disruption. Examples include "kõigutamatu rahu" (unshakable calm), "kõigutamatu kindlus oma veendumustes" (unshakable certainty in one’s beliefs), and "ta on kõigutamatu inimene" (he is an unshakable person).

In English, it is typically translated as "unshakable" or "unwavering." The expression often carries a positive nuance, denoting inner strength or resolute character, but may also appear descriptively without evaluative judgment.