unfaltering

American  

[uhn-fawl-ter-ing] / ˌʌnˈfɔl tər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. not stopping or hesitating; without faltering.

2. showing or having great confidence and determination.

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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.

Example Sentences

His mood and mien—that tremor in his throat, Unfaltering.

From Yolanda of Cyprus by Rice, Cale Young

And thus, with eyes that would not shrink,   With knee to man unbent, Unfaltering on its dreadful brink,   To his red grave he went.

From Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys by Various

My baby, my darling, my blossom, Nor anguish nor falsehood shall know; Together we cleave the wild billow— Unfaltering together we go To rest on the same rocky pillow, To slumber and mingle below.

From Indian Legends of Minnesota by Severance, Cordenio A., Mrs.

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 in courage and allegiance to the Master, his “No!” was distinct and decisive.

From The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar by Pearson, Francis B.