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steadfast
or sted·fast
[ sted-fast, -fahst, -fuhst ]
/ ËstÉdËfĂŠst, -ËfÉst, -fÉst /
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Definition of steadfast
adjective
fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend.
unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.
firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs.
firmly fixed in place or position.
OTHER WORDS FOR steadfast
4, 5 stable.
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Origin of steadfast
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2. Steadfast, staunch, steady imply a sureness and continuousness that may be depended upon. Steadfast literally means fixed in place, but is chiefly used figuratively to indicate undeviating constancy or resolution: steadfast in one's faith. Staunch literally means watertight, as of a vessel, and therefore strong and firm; figuratively, it is used of loyal support that will endure strain: a staunch advocate of free trade. Literally, steady is applied to that which is relatively firm in position or continuous in movement or duration: a steady flow; figuratively, it implies sober regularity or persistence: a steady worker.
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British Dictionary definitions for steadfast
steadfast
stedfast
/ (ËstÉdfÉst, -ËfÉËst) /
adjective
(esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady
unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etcsteadfast resolve
Derived forms of steadfast
steadfastly or stedfastly, adverbsteadfastness or stedfastness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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