steadfast

adjective

stead·fast ˈsted-ˌfast How to pronounce steadfast (audio)

also -fəst

: firmly fixed in place : immovable

: not subject to change

the steadfast doctrine of original sin

Ellen Glasgow

: firm in belief, determination, or adherence : loyal

her followers have remained steadfast

steadfastly adverb

steadfastness

ˈsted-ˌfas(t)-nəs How to pronounce steadfast (audio)

-fəs(t)-

noun

Example Sentences

He was steadfast in his support of the governor's policies. a steadfast supporter of women's rights

Recent Examples on the Web At that time, Lorna Gibson was joined in the fight by her husband and father-in-law, who remained steadfast that their business would not be taken down by false accusations.

Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 Many posted emojis of diamonds and hands—internet shorthand for someone who holds steadfast to their investments even when there is rising pressure to sell.

Akane Otani, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Contrary to what algorithms on social media may showcase, veganism has been steadfast for generations in communities of color, which is especially noticeable in Baltimore, a minority-majority city.

Ashley Barrientos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2022 Borisov has since walked back those comments, but Krikalev was more steadfast in his assessment of the partnership.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Aug. 2022 The Chinese companies, however, remain steadfast about the India.

Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 27 July 2022 His presence was steadfast through changing landscapes, both physical and political.

Gaya Gupta, Washington Post, 3 July 2022 Herzog doesn’t engage with any of the actual reasons Onoda remained so bizarrely steadfast, preferring instead to see him as yet another person trapped in a dream-narrative created to justify the absurdity of the world.

Ryu Spaeth, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 While the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene condemns the use of the bodega cats, deli owners and customers alike are steadfast in their adoration of them.

Fox News, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

steadfast

adjective

as in loyal

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something a steadfast supporter of women's rights

Synonyms & Similar Words

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loyal
staunch
faithful
devout
true
dedicated
devoted
good
constant
steady
pious
ardent
fervent
stanch
unwavering
resolute
fast
passionate
true-blue
dependable
reliable
dutiful
trustworthy
solid
unfaltering
responsible
trusty
enthusiastic
unhesitating
determined
down-the-line
tried
intent
sworn
impassioned
tried-and-true
inveterate
avid
fervid
serious
confirmed
dyed-in-the-wool
gung ho

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

faithless
fickle
unfaithful
inconstant
treacherous
disloyal
traitorous
perfidious
false
unreliable
untrue
untrustworthy
faltering
undependable
irresponsible
hesitant
uncertain
recreant
irresolute
shaky
wavering
dubious
dispassionate
vacillating
apathetic
uninterested

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of steadfast are constant, faithful, loyal, resolute, and staunch. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.

steadfast in their support

The synonyms constant and steadfast are sometimes interchangeable, but constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.

constant friends

The words faithful and steadfast are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.

faithful to her promise

While in some cases nearly identical to steadfast, loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

remained loyal to the czar

The meanings of resolute and steadfast largely overlap; however, resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.

a resolute ally

While the synonyms staunch and steadfast are close in meaning, staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

a staunch defender of free speech

单词	steadfast
释义	steadfast adjective stead·fast ˈsted-ˌfast also -fəst 1 a : firmly fixed in place : immovable b : not subject to change the steadfast doctrine of original sin Ellen Glasgow 2 : firm in belief, determination, or adherence : loyal her followers have remained steadfast steadfastly adverb steadfastness ˈsted-ˌfas(t)-nəs -fəs(t)- noun Did you know? Steadfast has held its ground for many centuries. Its Old English predecessor, stedefæst, combines stede (meaning "place" or "stead") and fæst (meaning "firmly fixed"). The word was first used in battle contexts to describe warriors who stood their ground, which led to its "immovable" sense. That sense gave way to the word's use as an adjective implying unswerving faith, loyalty, or devotion. Synonyms constant dedicated devoted devout down-the-line faithful fast good loyal pious staunch stanch steady true true-blue See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was steadfast in his support of the governor's policies. a steadfast supporter of women's rights Recent Examples on the Web At that time, Lorna Gibson was joined in the fight by her husband and father-in-law, who remained steadfast that their business would not be taken down by false accusations. Fox News, 15 Sep. 2022 Many posted emojis of diamonds and hands—internet shorthand for someone who holds steadfast to their investments even when there is rising pressure to sell. Akane Otani, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Contrary to what algorithms on social media may showcase, veganism has been steadfast for generations in communities of color, which is especially noticeable in Baltimore, a minority-majority city. Ashley Barrientos, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2022 Borisov has since walked back those comments, but Krikalev was more steadfast in his assessment of the partnership. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 4 Aug. 2022 The Chinese companies, however, remain steadfast about the India. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 27 July 2022 His presence was steadfast through changing landscapes, both physical and political. Gaya Gupta, Washington Post, 3 July 2022 Herzog doesn’t engage with any of the actual reasons Onoda remained so bizarrely steadfast, preferring instead to see him as yet another person trapped in a dream-narrative created to justify the absurdity of the world. Ryu Spaeth, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 While the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene condemns the use of the bodega cats, deli owners and customers alike are steadfast in their adoration of them. Fox News, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede + fæst fixed, fast First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition steadfast adjective stead·fast ˈsted-ˌfast 1 : not changing : resolute a steadfast refusal 2 : loyal steadfast friends steadfast adjective as in loyal firm in one's allegiance to someone or something a steadfast supporter of women's rights Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance loyal staunch faithful devout true dedicated devoted good constant steady pious ardent fervent stanch unwavering resolute fast passionate true-blue dependable reliable dutiful trustworthy solid unfaltering responsible trusty enthusiastic unhesitating determined down-the-line tried intent sworn impassioned tried-and-true inveterate avid fervid serious confirmed dyed-in-the-wool gung ho Antonyms & Near Antonyms faithless fickle unfaithful inconstant treacherous disloyal traitorous perfidious false unreliable untrue untrustworthy faltering undependable irresponsible hesitant uncertain recreant irresolute shaky wavering dubious dispassionate vacillating apathetic uninterested See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of steadfast are constant, faithful, loyal, resolute, and staunch. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction. steadfast in their support The synonyms constant and steadfast are sometimes interchangeable, but constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows. constant friends The words faithful and steadfast are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted. faithful to her promise While in some cases nearly identical to steadfast, loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray. remained loyal to the czar The meanings of resolute and steadfast largely overlap; however, resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose. a resolute ally While the synonyms staunch and steadfast are close in meaning, staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it. a staunch defender of free speech
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steadfast

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