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Steadfast

Fixed in position or purpose; unwavering and loyal, showing firm determination and reliability.

adjective

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Imagine This

Imagine a lighthouse standing tall during a furious storm. Its beam never wavers, keeping ships on a safe course as waves crash around it—steadfast and unmoving.

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Sounds Like

STEAD-fast

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Looks Like

stead + fast

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Remember This

Steadfast emphasizes unwavering commitment and reliability, often paired with loyalty or resolve (steadfast loyalty, steadfast defense).

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Other Forms

steadfastnessnoun

steadfastlyadverb

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Connect With

unwavering, resolute, loyal, persistent, tenacious

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Note

Do not confuse 'steadfast' with 'steadfastly' (adverb) or 'steadfastness' (noun). Here, steady and fixed imply firmness, not speed.

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Examples

She remained steadfast in her refusal to compromise her principles.
The soldiers showed steadfast courage despite the perilous conditions.

Synonyms

unwaveringresoluteloyalfirmtenacious

Antonyms

waveringirresolutefickle

Etymology

From Old English stædfæst, formed from stede 'place, stead' and fæst 'fixed, firm'; the sense evolved to mean firmly fixed or loyal.

Mnemonic

Steadfast = steady + fast: remember a lighthouse that stays steady and fixed, its beam staying fast in place.

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Persistent

adjective

Continuing firmly despite obstacles; lasting for a long time; not giving up.

Tenacious

adjective

Not easily pulled apart; holding fast or continuing with determination, whether physically or figuratively.

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