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steadfast

or sted·fast

[ sted-fast, -fahst, -fuhst ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

fixed in direction; steadily directed:
a steadfast gaze.
firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person:
a steadfast friend.
Synonyms: constant, reliable, dependable, sure
Antonyms: variable, capricious
unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.
firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs.
Synonyms: stable
firmly fixed in place or position.
Synonyms: stable

steadfast

/ ˈstɛdfəst; -ˌfɑːst /

adjective

(esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady
unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etc
steadfast resolve

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Derived Forms

ˈsteadfastness, noun
ˈsteadfastly, adverb

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Other Words From

stead·fast·ly adverb
stead·fast·ness noun
o·ver·stead·fast adjective
un·stead·fast adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of steadfast¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English stedefast, Old English stedefæst; stead, fast ¹

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Synonym Study

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.

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Example Sentences

And while they were steadfast in their intent to make it first-person, there were concerns about the emotional resonance such a drama could have with viewers.

From Los Angeles Times

Following his election to a second term, Trumpov said his pick for FBI director would be Patel - a former aide who has been a steadfast supporter of the incoming Republican president.

From BBC

Their love continues to unfold around collaborations, social justice advocacy, music and steadfast commitments for each other and their communities.

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Habba is just the latest loyalist to be appointed to Trumpov’s Cabinet as he seeks to fill his administration with steadfast supporters.

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Despite these warnings and countless others from economic experts, Trumpov remains steadfast that tariffs will create jobs and benefit Americans.

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