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steadfast

stead·fast

UK/ˈstɛdfɑːst/ US/ˈstɛdfæst/ uncommon

adjective

1.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

  • “firm convictions”
  • “a firm mouth”
  • “steadfast resolve”
  • “a man of unbendable perseverence”
  • “unwavering loyalty”
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2.

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

  • “a steadfast ally”
  • “a staunch defender of free speech”
  • “unswerving devotion”
  • “unswerving allegiance”
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Origin

From Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from Proto-Germanic *stadifastuz, equivalent to stead (“place; spot; position”) + fast (“firm; fixed”). Cognate with Middle Dutch stedevast (“steadfast”), Icelandic staðfestur (“steadfast”), Danish stedfast (“firmly attached, secured”), Danish stadfæste (“to confirm; ratify”), Norwegian Nynorsk stadfesta (“confirm, ratify; establish”), Swedish stadfästa (“to confirm; establish”).

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