steadfast
pronunciation
How to pronounce steadfast in British English: UK [ˈstedfɑːst]
How to pronounce steadfast in American English: US [ˈstedfæst]
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- 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
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 .