steadfast

pronunciation

How to pronounce steadfast in British English: UK [ˈstedfɑːst]word uk audio image

How to pronounce steadfast in American English: US [ˈstedfæst] word us audio image

  • Adjective:
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty

Word Origin

steadfast (adj.)
Old English stedefæst "secure in position, steady, firm in its place," from stede (see stead) + fæst (see fast (adj.)); similar formation in Middle Low German stedevast, Old Norse staðfastr "steadfast, firm; faithful, staunch, firm in one's mind." Of persons, in English, "unshakable, stubborn, resolute" from c. 1200. Related: Steadfastly, steadfastness.

Antonym

adj.

capricious

Example

1. She had been a steadfast and zealous advocate of sex equality .
2. When someone compliments you , the simple steadfast rule is to smile and say thank you .
3. Unlike most , I have been a steadfast optimist on china .
4. Mr cameron proved steadfast over libya .
5. Equilibrium returned periodically , courtesy of woody 's steadfast sense of irony .

more: >How to Use "steadfast" with Example Sentences