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steadfastness

[ sted-fast-nuhs, -fuhst- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

For the nucleus of the movement, there remains a patience and steadfastness.

We shall recover again some or all of the steadfastness and dignity of the old religious life.

We shall, I know, emulate their steadfastness and achieve a result which will confer added laurels to French and British arms.

It is the great realm of immutable steadfastness combined with constant change; unique among the nations.

The boldness of his resolve was equalled by the steadfastness of his perseverance and the valour of his exploits.

His steadfastness and determination, his courage and patience, were tried to the utmost and never found wanting.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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