steadfastness
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adjective
1.
fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
2.
firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend.
3.
unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.
4.
firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs.
5.
firmly fixed in place or position.
Also, stedfast.
Related forms
stead·fast·ly, adverb
stead·fast·ness, noun
o·ver·stead·fast, adjective
o·ver·stead·fast·ly, adverb
o·ver·stead·fast·ness, noun
Synonyms
2. sure, dependable, reliable, constant, unwavering. 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. 4, 5. stable.
2. sure, dependable, reliable, constant, unwavering. 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. 4, 5. stable.
Antonyms
2. capricious, variable.
2. capricious, variable.
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| 1. | (esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady |
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| 1. | (esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady |
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Example sentences
She deserves success for her pluck and steadfastness of purpose.
It is proven by steadfastness in trial and in triumph.
We perform our work with steadfastness to truth, responsibility, and open communication.
It requires steadfastness of purpose and the freedom to manage effectively and efficiently.
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