steadfast

or sted·fast

[ sted-fast, -fahst, -fuhst ]

/ ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst /

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adjective

fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.

firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend.

unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.

firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs.

firmly fixed in place or position.

Origin of steadfast

First recorded before 1000; Middle English stedefast,Old English stedefæst.See stead, fast¹

SYNONYMS FOR steadfast

2 sure, dependable, reliable, constant, unwavering.

4, 5 stable.

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ANTONYMS FOR steadfast

2 capricious, variable.

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synonym study for steadfast

2. 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.

OTHER WORDS FROM steadfast

steadfastly, adverbsteadfastness, nouno·ver·stead·fast, adjectiveo·ver·stead·fast·ly, adverb

o·ver·stead·fast·ness, nounun·stead·fast, adjectiveun·stead·fast·ly, adverbun·stead·fast·ness, noun

Words nearby steadfast

STD, STD code, St. Denis, Ste., stead, steadfast, Steadicam, steading, steady, steady as a rock, steady-going

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Example sentences from the Web for steadfast

Rhodes-Johnson remains steadfast in her belief that she did all she could for Stewart all those years ago.
Her Stepfather Admitted to Sexually Abusing Her. That Wasn’t Enough to Keep Her Safe.|by Nadia Sussman|September 18, 2020|ProPublica
I envy my refusenik friends their steadfast commitments to stay in, and contentment in doing so.
The Refuseniks Hiding From ‘Happy New Year’|Lizzie Crocker|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“A steadfast soldier of the law,” Felsman had said of his friend and comrade.
Killer Eric Frein Held in Murdered Cop’s Cuffs|Michael Daly|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To date, the league has been steadfast in backing Snyder as well.
It’s Official: ‘Redskins’ Is Racist, but Will the Team or NFL Listen?|Robert Silverman|June 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

She paired that dream to a steadfast commitment to improvement and a genuine passion for the slopes.
Skiing Prodigy Mikaela Shiffrin Looks Ahead to Sochi|Jake Bright|December 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He denied, however, that Steadfast Jazz was in any way a rebuttal to Zapad-13.
The Return of Russian Hard Power?|Michael Weiss|November 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Her dress and bearing gave the impression of solid wellbeing, and steadfast purpose.
Skipper Worse|Alexander Lange Kielland
Schuyler's wise forethought and steadfast courage had already begun to show results.
The Story of American History|Albert F. Blaisdell
The eyes under finely drawn brows, were a clear and steadfast blue.
The Drunkard|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
While neither monk nor hermit, he had so far been as steadfast as the Pole Star in respect to his resolutions.
The Story of Isaac Brock|Walter R. Nursey
He was a gentleman of the old school, strong, steadfast, and true.
Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men|Various

British Dictionary definitions for steadfast

steadfast

stedfast

/ (ˈstɛdfəst, -ˌfɑːst) /

adjective

(esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady

unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etcsteadfast resolve

Derived forms of steadfast

steadfastly or stedfastly, adverbsteadfastness or stedfastness, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	steadfast
释义	steadfast or sted·fast [ sted-fast, -fahst, -fuhst ] / ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR steadfast ON THESAURUS.COM adjective fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze. firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend. unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc. firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs. firmly fixed in place or position. Origin of steadfast First recorded before 1000; Middle English stedefast,Old English stedefæst.See stead, fast¹ SYNONYMS FOR steadfast 2 sure, dependable, reliable, constant, unwavering. 4, 5 stable. SEE SYNONYMS FOR steadfast ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR steadfast 2 capricious, variable. SEE ANTONYMS FOR steadfast ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for steadfast 2. 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. OTHER WORDS FROM steadfast steadfastly, adverbsteadfastness, nouno·ver·stead·fast, adjectiveo·ver·stead·fast·ly, adverb o·ver·stead·fast·ness, nounun·stead·fast, adjectiveun·stead·fast·ly, adverbun·stead·fast·ness, noun Words nearby steadfast STD, STD code, St. Denis, Ste., stead, steadfast, Steadicam, steading, steady, steady as a rock, steady-going Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for steadfast Rhodes-Johnson remains steadfast in her belief that she did all she could for Stewart all those years ago. Her Stepfather Admitted to Sexually Abusing Her. That Wasn’t Enough to Keep Her Safe.\|by Nadia Sussman\|September 18, 2020\|ProPublica I envy my refusenik friends their steadfast commitments to stay in, and contentment in doing so. The Refuseniks Hiding From ‘Happy New Year’\|Lizzie Crocker\|December 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “A steadfast soldier of the law,” Felsman had said of his friend and comrade. Killer Eric Frein Held in Murdered Cop’s Cuffs\|Michael Daly\|October 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To date, the league has been steadfast in backing Snyder as well. It’s Official: ‘Redskins’ Is Racist, but Will the Team or NFL Listen?\|Robert Silverman\|June 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She paired that dream to a steadfast commitment to improvement and a genuine passion for the slopes. Skiing Prodigy Mikaela Shiffrin Looks Ahead to Sochi\|Jake Bright\|December 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He denied, however, that Steadfast Jazz was in any way a rebuttal to Zapad-13. The Return of Russian Hard Power?\|Michael Weiss\|November 23, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Her dress and bearing gave the impression of solid wellbeing, and steadfast purpose. Skipper Worse\|Alexander Lange Kielland Schuyler's wise forethought and steadfast courage had already begun to show results. The Story of American History\|Albert F. Blaisdell The eyes under finely drawn brows, were a clear and steadfast blue. The Drunkard\|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull While neither monk nor hermit, he had so far been as steadfast as the Pole Star in respect to his resolutions. The Story of Isaac Brock\|Walter R. Nursey He was a gentleman of the old school, strong, steadfast, and true. Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men\|Various British Dictionary definitions for steadfast steadfast stedfast / (ˈstɛdfəst, -ˌfɑːst) / adjective (esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etcsteadfast resolve Derived forms of steadfast steadfastly or stedfastly, adverbsteadfastness or stedfastness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to steadfast stubborn, unwavering, single-minded, faithful, unflinching, inflexible, resolute, unswerving, dedicated, intense, abiding, unyielding, rigid, unqualified, ardent, staunch, adamant, relentless, true, bound
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steadfast

or sted·fast

adjective

Origin of steadfast

SYNONYMS FOR steadfast

ANTONYMS FOR steadfast

synonym study for steadfast

OTHER WORDS FROM steadfast

Words nearby steadfast

Example sentences from the Web for steadfast

British Dictionary definitions for steadfast

stedfast

adjective

Derived forms of steadfast

Words related to steadfast