Steadfast
Fixed in position or purpose; unwavering and loyal, showing firm determination and reliability.
adjectiveSteadfast
Fixed in position or purpose; unwavering and loyal, showing firm determination and reliability.
adjectiveImagine 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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STEAD-fast
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stead + fast
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Steadfast emphasizes unwavering commitment and reliability, often paired with loyalty or resolve (steadfast loyalty, steadfast defense).
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unwavering, resolute, loyal, persistent, tenacious
Note
Do not confuse 'steadfast' with 'steadfastly' (adverb) or 'steadfastness' (noun). Here, steady and fixed imply firmness, not speed.
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- She remained steadfast in her refusal to compromise her principles.
- The soldiers showed steadfast courage despite the perilous conditions.
From Old English stædfæst, formed from stede 'place, stead' and fæst 'fixed, firm'; the sense evolved to mean firmly fixed or loyal.
Steadfast = steady + fast: remember a lighthouse that stays steady and fixed, its beam staying fast in place.
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