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steadfast

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore S words

firmly fixed in belief or loyalty; unwavering

Word origin: From Old English stedefæst, firm in place.

In a sentence

Steadfast in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing steadfast in a sentence.

Her steadfast support never wavered through the hardest years.

Through every reversal of fortune, his steadfast commitment to the cause never flagged.

Synonyms
resoluteunwaveringconstant
Usage & nuance

Using “steadfast” well

Steadfast means firmly fixed in belief or loyalty, unwavering over time. It emphasizes constancy under pressure rather than mere stubbornness.

Common questions

Questions about “steadfast

Steadfast (adjective) means firmly fixed in belief or loyalty; unwavering
Here is steadfast used in an example sentence: "Her steadfast support never wavered through the hardest years." Another example: "Through every reversal of fortune, his steadfast commitment to the cause never flagged."
Common synonyms for steadfast include resolute, unwavering, constant.
Antonyms of steadfast include fickle, irresolute.
Clusters with resolute, unwavering, and constant in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms fickle and irresolute mark the opposite, wavering pole.
Yes. Steadfast is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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