steadfastness

[ sted-fast-nuhs, -fuhst- ]

/ ˈstɛdˌfæst nəs, -fəst- /

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noun

firmness in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc.: There can be no doubt about the courage and steadfastness with which these three martyrs faced trial and death.

the fact or quality of being fixed or steady in direction or position: The lift of her chin, the cadence of her words, the steadfastness of her gaze—all denote the strength and grace of a matriarch.

the fact or quality of being firmly established, as an institution or state of affairs: The conduct of the elections during this national disaster was a testament to the steadfastness of our democracy.

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Origin of steadfastness

steadfast + -ness

OTHER WORDS FROM steadfastness

o·ver·stead·fast·ness, nounun·stead·fast·ness, noun

Words nearby steadfastness

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How to use steadfastness in a sentence

Through Tiller’s sweet vulnerability and his steadfast grasp on hope, Lee tells a story of what it means to be plucked from darkness into the light of recognition, and in doing so, explores the fundamental human desires to be seen and to love.
Chang-rae Lee’s ‘My Year Abroad,’ is a sweeping, twisty tale of love, family and hope|Frances Cha|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
His steadfast belief in the technique ultimately paid massive dividends.
AI pioneer Geoff Hinton: “Deep learning is going to be able to do everything”|Karen Hao|November 3, 2020|MIT Technology Review
For the nucleus of the movement, there remains a patience and steadfastness.
Far From the Streets, the Bold-Faced Names Rub Shoulders With the Wall Street Occupiers|Jeff Smith|March 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
We shall recover again some or all of the steadfastness and dignity of the old religious life.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells

We shall, I know, emulate their steadfastness and achieve a result which will confer added laurels to French and British arms.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
It is the great realm of immutable steadfastness combined with constant change; unique among the nations.
Steam Steel and Electricity|James W. Steele
The boldness of his resolve was equalled by the steadfastness of his perseverance and the valour of his exploits.
The Thirty Years War, Complete|Friedrich Schiller
His steadfastness and determination, his courage and patience, were tried to the utmost and never found wanting.
1914|John French, Viscount of Ypres