Definitions for steadfastness
stead·fast·ness

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. steadfastness, staunchnessnoun

   loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty

2. steadfastnessnoun

   steadfast resolution

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. steadfastnessnoun

   Loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty.

2. steadfastnessnoun

   Steadfast resolution.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Steadfastnessnoun

   Etymology: from steadfast.

   1. Immutability; fixedness.

   So hard these heavenly beauties be enfir’d,
   As things divine, least passions do impress,
   The more of steadfast minds to be admir’d,
   The more they stayed be on stedfastness. Edmund Spenser.

   2. Firmness; constancy; resolution.

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1. steadfastness

   Steadfastness refers to the quality of being resolute, firm or unwavering in one's beliefs, decisions or purpose. It is the state of being highly determined, dedicated, dependable, and consistent in any set of actions or beliefs despite difficulties or challenges. Additionally, it can also imply a sense of loyalty and faithfulness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Steadfastnessnoun

   the quality or state of being steadfast; firmness; fixedness; constancy

Matched Categories

1. • Loyalty
   • Resoluteness

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of steadfastness in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of steadfastness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of steadfastness in a Sentence

1. Sadiq Khan:

   Nazanin and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe loved ones have shown great courage, strength and steadfastness during what has been an unimaginably difficult time, and I want to pay tribute to all those who have campaigned tirelessly for her release, london looks forward to welcoming her home.

2. Richard Milhous Nixon:

   As this long and difficult war ends, I would like to address a few special words to ... the American people Your steadfastness in supporting our insistence on peace with honor has made peace with honor possible. (On the Vietnam War)

3. Abu Bakr:

   I believe (the bombardment) is testing two things: the steadfastness of the FSA fighters and the degree of U.S. commitment to the de-escalation agreement in the south.

4. Lao Tzu:

   Thus it is said: The path into the light seems dark, the path forward seems to go back, the direct path seems long, true power seems weak, true purity seems tarnished, true steadfastness seems changeable, true clarity seems obscure, the greatest are seems unsophisticated, the greatest love seems indifferent, the greatest wisdom seems childish. The Tao is nowhere to be found. Yet it nourishes and completes all things.

5. Miss Sarah Ferguson:

   I am a number one fan of the monarchy, and I stand very strongly for the extraordinary steadfastness of the queen.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=steadfastness
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Steadfastness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=steadfastness
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steadfastness