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steadfast

or ٱ·ڲ

[ sted-fast, -fahst, -fuhst ]

adjective

  1. fixed in direction; steadily directed:

    a steadfast gaze.

  2. firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person:

    a steadfast friend.

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    Antonyms: ,

  3. unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc.
  4. firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs.

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  5. firmly fixed in place or position.

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steadfast

/ ˈstɛdfəst; -ˌfɑːst /

adjective

  1. (esp of a person's gaze) fixed in intensity or direction; steady
  2. unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etc

    steadfast resolve

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱ𲹻ڲٲԱ, noun
  • ˈٱ𲹻ڲٱ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٱ𲹻·ڲ· adverb
  • ٱ𲹻·ڲ·Ա noun
  • ··ٱ𲹻·ڲ adjective
  • ܲ·ٱ𲹻·ڲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of steadfast1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English stedefast, Old English ٱæ; stead, fast 1
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Synonym Study

Steadfast, staunch, steady imply a sureness and continuousness that may be depended upon. Steadfast literally means fixed in place, but is chiefly used figuratively to indicate undeviating constancy or resolution: steadfast in one's faith. Staunch literally means watertight, as of a vessel, and therefore strong and firm; figuratively, it is used of loyal support that will endure strain: a staunch advocate of free trade. Literally, steady is applied to that which is relatively firm in position or continuous in movement or duration: a steady flow; figuratively, it implies sober regularity or persistence: a steady worker.
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“I remain so steadfast in my commitment to addressing homelessness and helping prevent it and make sure it’s rare, brief and non-reoccurring.”

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A government spokesperson said its commitment to farmers "remains steadfast".

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During my 60 years as a diehard Rams fan, many players, coaches and owners have come and gone; and I’ve always stood steadfast with the team.

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“Here in the Golden State, we remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring millions of Californians have the healthcare coverage they need to thrive,” they said.

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Of course it was important, he added diplomatically, "that Greenland elects some steadfast politicians to lead the country through it".

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