steadfast

ˈstɛdfæst

Definition

Definition of steadfast - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

characterfirm and unchanging in purpose or loyalty

She remained steadfast in her support for him.

faithful

loyal

determinationmarked by firm determination or resolution

He was steadfast in his decision to succeed.

persistent

resolute

unwavering

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Origin of steadfast

Old English, stede (place) + fæst (firm)

Terms with steadfast included in their meaning

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faith

steadfast loyalty

loyalty or allegiance to a cause or person

integrity

ethics

steadfast adherence to moral or ethical principles

faithful

loyal group

those who are loyal and steadfast in affection or allegiance

fast

adj.

steadfast

loyal and unwavering in support

no surrender

steadfast principle

principle of not giving up or yielding

hold the fort

courage

remain steadfast or brave in difficult circumstances

immovable

adj.

unyielding

steadfast in purpose or intention

handfast

adj.

steadfast

strong and unwavering in commitment

Examples of steadfast in a sentence

The team's steadfast dedication led to their success.
Her steadfast loyalty earned her great respect.
The team remained steadfast despite the challenges.

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French:inébranlable, ferme, ...
German:standhaft, entschlossen, ...
Italian:fermo, determinato, ...
Spanish:firme, resuelto, ...
Portuguese:firme, determinado, ...
Chinese:坚定的, 坚决的, ...
Japanese:揺るぎない, 不屈の, ...
Arabic:ثابِت, مُصِرّ, ...
Hebrew:נֶאֱמָן, נָחוּשׁ, ...
Russian:непоколебимый, решительный, ...
Ukrainian:непохитний, твердий, ...
Hindi:अटल, अविचल, ...
Bengali:অটল, ...
Catalan:ferm, decidit, ...
Czech:pevný, vytrvalý, ...
Danish:standhaftig, ubøjelig, ...
Dutch:standvastig, vastberaden, ...
Greek:σταθερός, αποφασισμένος, ...
Hungarian:rendíthetetlen, kitartó, ...
Khmer:មុតមាំ, ខ្ជាប់ខ្ជួន, ...
Korean:확고한, 단호한, ...
Persian:ثابت‌قدم, راسخ, ...
Polish:niezachwiany, niezłomny, ...
Portuguese (BR):firme, determinado, ...
Romanian:neclintit, hotărât, ...
Swedish:orubblig, fast besluten, ...
Thai:แน่วแน่, เด็ดเดี่ยว, ...
Turkish:kararlı, azimli, ...
Vietnamese:kiên định, kiên quyết, ...

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Definition of steadfast - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Origin of steadfast

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