unfaltering
Americanadjective
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not stopping or hesitating; without faltering.
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showing or having great confidence and determination.
Explanation
Unfaltering means unwavering, not changing. As an adult, you might thank your mother for her unfaltering support of your education, never letting you skip a night of homework. Now, not so much. To falter means to almost lose strength or momentum, but not necessarily lose it entirely. If you are standing at the entrance to the stage, and thinking "I just can't go out and make a speech," you're faltering. If you never have that moment of doubt, your desire to give the speech could be described as unfaltering.
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Example Sentences
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Unfaltering trust in Jesus Had ever nerved his arm; He knew His shield of love was near, Protecting him from harm.
From Heart Utterances at Various Periods of a Chequered Life by Gurney, Eliza Paul
But there the twain did stand Unfaltering, each his iron in his hand, Edge fronting edge.
From The Electra of Euripides Translated into English rhyming verse by Murray, Gilbert
Unfaltering, undying, Beneath grey hairs, or youth's brown locks, The spirit proud of patriot valour!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 25, 1891 by Various
Unfaltering and true, her word was a law, and Clara at her quiet answer felt the victory won.
From The Harvest of Years by Ewell, Martha Lewis Beckwith
His mood and mien—that tremor in his throat, Unfaltering.
From Yolanda of Cyprus by Rice, Cale Young
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