steadfast
Americanadjective
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fixed in direction; steadily directed.
a steadfast gaze.
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firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person.
a steadfast friend.
- Synonyms:
- constant, reliable, dependable, sure
- Antonyms:
- variable, capricious
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unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.
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firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs.
- Synonyms:
- stable
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firmly fixed in place or position.
- Synonyms:
- stable
adjective
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(esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady
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unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etc
steadfast resolve
Related Words
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.
Other Word Forms
- oversteadfast adjective
- steadfastly adverb
- steadfastness noun
- unsteadfast adjective
Etymology
Origin of steadfast
First recorded before 1000; Middle English stedefast, Old English stedefæst; stead, fast 1
Example Sentences
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The documentary series showcases the steadfast support Jesy has had from her family, friends and the twins' father, musician Zion Foster.
From BBC
The Kurds, by contrast, are loyal, steadfast and heroic allies.
“My office remains steadfast in its efforts to prosecute and punish those who commit acts of violence against others.”
From Los Angeles Times
Sir Keir said he and his Japanese counterpart agreed on the need to respond with "strength and clarity" to increasing instability in the world, and thanked her for "steadfast leadership in supporting Ukraine".
From BBC
“This conviction reinforces the FBI’s steadfast commitment to protecting American innovation and national security,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Sanjay Virmani said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
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