Synonyms

steadfastly

American

[sted-fast-lee, -fahst-, -fuhst-] / ˈstɛdˌfæst li, -ˌfɑst-, -fəst- /

adverb

in a way that is fixed, steady, or firm.

Her eyes remained steadfastly fixed on the fire.
The sheriff has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of steadfastly

steadfast ( def. ) + -ly

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Takaichi said after her election win that Tokyo would bolster its defences and "steadfastly protect" its territory.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

China has steadfastly refused to participate in strategic arms talks and Trump made no mention of China in his social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

As “The Testament of Ann Lee” steadfastly weaves between dark and light, trials and triumphs, Fastvold and Seyfried create an image of faith so powerful that it makes a mere movie look like a miracle.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

For some observers, it boils down to Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system, which he steadfastly refuses to change.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Especially a four-year-old who could march steadfastly by a garbage can that had suddenly developed a hunchback and great lopsided eyes, without even seeming to notice.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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