If someone is steadfastin something that they are doing, they are convinced that what they are doing is right and they refuse to change it or to give up.
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing. [+ in]
Synonyms: resolute, firm, fast, fixed More Synonyms of steadfast
steadfastlygraded adverb
She steadfastly refused to look his way.
steadfastnessuncountable noun
By now the government was well aware of the steadfastness and strength of his resistance.
More Synonyms of steadfast
steadfast in British English
or stedfast (ˈstɛdfəst, -ˌfɑːst)
adjective
1.
(esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady
2.
unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etc
steadfast resolve
Derived forms
steadfastly (ˈsteadfastly) or stedfastly (ˈstedfastly)
adverb
steadfastness (ˈsteadfastness) or stedfastness (ˈstedfastness)
noun
steadfast in American English
(ˈstɛdˌfæst; ˈstɛdˌfɑst; ˈstɛdfəst)
adjective
1.
firm, fixed, settled, or established
2.
not changing, fickle, or wavering; constant
Derived forms
steadfastly (ˈsteadˌfastly)
adverb
steadfastness (ˈsteadˌfastness)
noun
Word origin
ME stedefast < OE stedefæste: see stead & fast1
Examples of 'steadfast' in a sentence
steadfast
The two men had become steadfast friends.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was your steadfast support over three general elections that secured his place in history.
The Sun (2007)
At least there appears to be a more steadfast commitment this time.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Above all, he was a kind and steadfast friend.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is very important that the British commitment remains steadfast.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And as for her steadfast refusal to give her real name... little wonder.
The Sun (2009)
The US government remained steadfast in its refusal to do any deals for the release of the hostages.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Perhaps, too, there is a personal aspect to his steadfast loyalty.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But perceived greed, incompetence and a steadfast refusal to accept blame have dealt them yet another self-inflicted wound.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Her lengthy career was founded on a steadfast belief: 'You can learn an enormous amount from animal behaviour about our behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
steadfast
British English: steadfast ADJECTIVE
If someone is steadfast in something that they are doing, they are convinced that what they are doing is right and they refuse to change it or to give up.
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
American English: steadfast
Brazilian Portuguese: firme
Chinese: 坚定的
European Spanish: firme
French: imperturbable
German: standhaft
Italian: irremovibile
Japanese: 断固とした
Korean: 확고한
European Portuguese: firme
Latin American Spanish: firme
1 (adjective)
Definition
dedicated and unwavering
a steadfast friend
Synonyms
loyal
She was always such a loyal friend.
faithful
A dog is the most faithful creature you'll ever meet.
I remained faithful to my family.
stalwart
a stalwart supporter of the colonial government
staunch
He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.
constant
She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion.
steady
He was firm and steady, unlike other men she knew.
dedicated
reliable
She was efficient and reliable.
persevering
dependable
He was a good friend and a dependable companion.
Opposites
unreliable
,
undependable
,
fickle
,
capricious
,
uncommitted
,
inconstant
2 (adjective)
Definition
dedicated and unwavering
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
Synonyms
resolute
a decisive and resolute international leader
firm
He held a firm belief in the afterlife.
fast
He held the gate fast.
fixed
people who have fixed ideas about things
stable
a stable marriage
intent
She looked from one intent face to another.
single-minded
a single-minded determination to win
unwavering
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.
immovable
On one issue, however, she was immovable.
unflinching
The armed forces had pledged their unflinching support and loyalty.
unswerving
her unswerving belief in her father's innocence
unfaltering
Thomas Covenant's stride went on, as unfaltering as clockwork.
Opposites
faltering
,
wavering
,
vacillating
,
faint-hearted
,
irresolute
,
half-hearted
Additional synonyms
in the sense of constant
Definition
faithful
She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion.
Synonyms
faithful,
true,
devoted,
loyal,
stalwart,
staunch,
dependable,
trustworthy,
trusty,
steadfast,
unfailing,
tried-and-true
in the sense of dependable
Definition
reliable and trustworthy
He was a good friend and a dependable companion.
Synonyms
reliable,
sure,
responsible,
steady,
faithful,
staunch,
reputable,
trustworthy,
trusty,
go-to,
unfailing
in the sense of faithful
Definition
consistently reliable
A dog is the most faithful creature you'll ever meet.I remained faithful to my family.
Synonyms
loyal,
true,
committed,
constant,
attached,
devoted,
dedicated,
reliable,
staunch,
truthful,
dependable,
trusty,
steadfast,
unwavering,
true-blue,
immovable,
unswerving
Synonyms of 'steadfast'
steadfast
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of fast
Definition
firmly fixed, fastened, or shut
He held the gate fast.
Synonyms
fixed,
firm,
sound,
stuck,
secure,
tight,
jammed,
fortified,
fastened,
impregnable,
immovable
in the sense of firm
Definition
having determination or strength
He held a firm belief in the afterlife.
Synonyms
determined,
true,
settled,
fixed,
resolved,
strict,
definite,
set on,
adamant,
stalwart,
staunch,
resolute,
inflexible,
steadfast,
unyielding,
unwavering,
immovable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unbending,
obdurate,
unshakeable,
unalterable,
unshaken,
unfaltering
in the sense of fixed
Definition
(of ideas) firmly maintained
people who have fixed ideas about things
Synonyms
inflexible,
set,
steady,
resolute,
unwavering,
unflinching,
unblinking,
unbending,
undeviating
in the sense of immovable
Definition
unwilling to change one's opinions or beliefs
On one issue, however, she was immovable.
Synonyms
inflexible,
adamant,
resolute,
steadfast,
constant,
unyielding,
unwavering,
impassive,
obdurate,
unshakable,
unchangeable,
unshaken,
stony-hearted,
unimpressionable
in the sense of intent
Definition
having one's attention firmly fixed
She looked from one intent face to another.
Synonyms
absorbed,
focused,
fixed,
earnest,
committed,
concentrated,
occupied,
intense,
fascinated,
steady,
alert,
wrapped up,
preoccupied,
enthralled,
attentive,
watchful,
engrossed,
steadfast,
rapt,
enrapt
in the sense of reliable
Definition
able to be trusted
She was efficient and reliable.
Synonyms
dependable,
trustworthy,
honest,
responsible,
sure,
sound,
true,
certain,
regular,
stable,
faithful,
predictable,
upright,
staunch,
reputable,
trusty,
unfailing,
tried and true
in the sense of single-minded
Definition
having one purpose or aim only
a single-minded determination to win
Synonyms
determined,
dogged,
fixed,
dedicated,
stubborn,
tireless,
steadfast,
unwavering,
unswerving,
hellbent (informal),
undeviating,
monomaniacal
in the sense of stable
Definition
lasting and not likely to experience any sudden changes
a stable marriage
Synonyms
secure,
lasting,
strong,
sound,
fast,
sure,
established,
permanent,
constant,
steady,
enduring,
reliable,
abiding,
durable,
deep-rooted,
well-founded,
steadfast,
immutable,
unwavering,
invariable,
unalterable,
unchangeable
in the sense of stalwart
Definition
loyal and reliable
a stalwart supporter of the colonial government
Synonyms
loyal,
faithful,
staunch,
strong,
firm,
true,
constant,
resolute,
dependable,
steadfast,
true-blue,
tried and true
in the sense of staunch
Definition
strong and loyal
He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.
Synonyms
loyal,
faithful,
stalwart,
sure,
strong,
firm,
sound,
true,
constant,
reliable,
stout,
resolute,
dependable,
trustworthy,
trusty,
steadfast,
true-blue,
immovable,
tried and true
Additional synonyms
in the sense of steady
Definition
not easily excited
He was firm and steady, unlike other men she knew.
Synonyms
dependable,
sensible,
reliable,
balanced,
settled,
secure,
calm,
supportive,
sober,
staunch,
serene,
sedate,
staid,
steadfast,
level-headed,
serious-minded,
imperturbable,
equable,
unchangeable,
having both feet on the ground
in the sense of unfaltering
Thomas Covenant's stride went on, as unfaltering as clockwork.
Synonyms
steady,
unfailing,
unwavering,
firm,
persevering,
resolute,
tireless,
steadfast,
indefatigable,
unflinching,
unswerving,
unflagging,
untiring
in the sense of unflinching
Definition
not shrinking from danger or difficulty
The armed forces had pledged their unflinching support and loyalty.
Synonyms
determined,
firm,
steady,
constant,
bold,
stalwart,
staunch,
resolute,
steadfast,
unwavering,
immovable,
unswerving,
unshaken,
unfaltering,
unshrinking
in the sense of unswerving
Definition
not turning aside
her unswerving belief in her father's innocence
Synonyms
firm,
staunch,
steadfast,
constant,
true,
direct,
devoted,
steady,
dedicated,
resolute,
single-minded,
unwavering,
unflagging,
untiring,
unfaltering,
undeviating
in the sense of unwavering
Definition
(of a feeling or attitude) remaining firm and never weakening
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.