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steadfast

adjective

stead·​fast ˈsted-ˌfast How to pronounce steadfast (audio)
 also  -fəst
1
a
: firmly fixed in place : immovable
b
: not subject to change
the steadfast doctrine of original sin Ellen Glasgow
2
: firm in belief, determination, or adherence : loyal
her followers have remained steadfast
steadfastly adverb
steadfastness
ˈsted-ˌfas(t)-nəs How to pronounce steadfast (audio)
-fəs(t)-
noun

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Steadfast has held its ground for many centuries. Its Old English predecessor, stedefæst, combines stede (meaning "place" or "stead") and fæst (meaning "firmly fixed"). The word was first used in battle contexts to describe warriors who stood their ground, which led to its "immovable" sense. That sense gave way to the word's use as an adjective implying unswerving faith, loyalty, or devotion.

Synonyms

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faithful, loyal, constant, staunch, steadfast, resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance.

faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.

faithful to her promise

loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

remained loyal to the czar

constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.

constant friends

staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

a staunch defender of free speech

steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.

steadfast in their support

resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.

a resolute ally

Example Sentences

He was steadfast in his support of the governor's policies. a steadfast supporter of women's rights
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede + fæst fixed, fast

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of steadfast was before the 12th century

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