What does steadfast mean?
Definitions for steadfast
ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəststead·fast
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Princeton's WordNet
firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwaveringadjective
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
"firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
steadfast, staunch, unswervingadjective
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
"a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance"
Wiktionary
steadfastadjective
Fixed or unchanging; steady.
steadfastadjective
Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
Etymology: From stedefast which in turn comes from stedefæst. It is comprised of two parts: stede (“stead, place”) + -fæst (“fixed”).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Steadfastadjective
Etymology: stead and fast.
Such was this giant’s fall, that seem’d to shake
This stedfast globe of earth, as it for fear did quake. F. Qu.Laws ought to be like stony tables, plain, steadfast, and immoveable. Edmund Spenser, State of Ireland.
I hope her stubborn heart to bend,
And that it then more stedfast will endure. Edmund Spenser.A generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God. Psal. lxxviii. 8.
Be faithful to thy neighbour in his poverty; abide stedfast unto him in the time of his trouble. Ecclus. xxii. 23.
Him resist stedfast in the faith. 1 Pet. v. 9.
What form of death could him affright,
Who unconcern’d, with stedfast sight
Cou’d view the surges mounting steep,
And monsters rolling in the deep? Dryden.
ChatGPT
steadfast
Steadfast refers to someone or something that is firmly fixed, stable, or unchanging. It can describe a person who is dedicated, loyal, reliable, or constant in their beliefs, attitudes, or affections, without being swayed by external factors.
Webster Dictionary
Steadfastadjective
firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm
Steadfastadjective
not fickle or wavering; constant; firm; resolute; unswerving; steady
Etymology: [Stead + fast, that is, fast in place.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Steadfast
sted′fast, adj. firmly fixed or established: firm: constant: resolute: steady.—adv. Stead′fastly.—n. Stead′fastness. [A.S. stedefæst, stede, a place, fæst, firm, fast.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of steadfast in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of steadfast in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of steadfast in a Sentence
I ’m very steadfast in what I believe, i don’t leave my conscience and my Apostolic Christian soul out in my vehicle and come in here and pretend to be something I ’m not. It’s easy to talk the talk, but can you walk the walk ?
Nicholas Bostic's heroic actions saved lives, nicholas Bostic selflessness during this incident is inspiring, and Nicholas Bostic impressed many with Nicholas Bostic courage, tenacity, and steadfast calmness in the face of such perilous dangers.
Europe is at the epicenter of this pandemic once again, at the risk of sounding alarmist, I must express our very real concern and convey our steadfast commitment to stand beside you and support you as best we can.
These decisions are very much about demonstrating NATO's enduring and steadfast commitment to Afghanistan, afghanistan will not stand alone.
Come, pensive nun, devout and pure, sober steadfast, and demure, all in a robe of darkest grain, flowing with majestic train.
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- صامدArabic
- standhaftigDanish
- unentwegtGerman
- firmeSpanish
- vakaaFinnish
- déterminéFrench
- diongbháilte, buanseasmhachIrish
- दृढ़Hindi
- costanteItalian
- איתןHebrew
- firmusLatin
- tōmau, pūmau, titikahaMāori
- stødig, traustNorwegian
- yíníłdzilNavajo, Navaho
- oddany, niezłomny, niezachwianyPolish
- непоколебимый, верный, стойкий, преданный, устойчивыйRussian
- orubblig, ståndaktigSwedish
- sürekli, sabit, değişmez, daimîTurkish
- стійкийUkrainian
- ثابت قدمUrdu
- פעסטYiddish
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