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steadfast

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stead·fast also sted·fast  (stdfst, -fst)
adj.
1. Fixed or unchanging; steady.
2. Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving. See Synonyms at faithful.

[Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst : stede, place; see stead + fæst, fixed, fast; see past- in Indo-European roots.]

steadfastly adv.
steadfastness n.

steadfast
Adjective
dedicated and unwavering
steadfastly adv
steadfastness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.steadfaststeadfast - marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"
2.steadfaststeadfast - firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance"
constant - steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"

steadfast
adjective 2. resolute, firm, fast, fixed, stable, intent, single-minded, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, unswerving, unfaltering << OPPOSITE irresolute
Translations
Spanish steadfast [ˈstɛdfɑːst] adjfirme, resuelto
French steadfast [ˈstɛdfɑːst] adjferme, résolu(e)
German steadfast [ˈstɛdfɑːst] adjstandhaft
Italian steadfast [ˈstɛdfɑːst] adjfermo/a, risoluto/a

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But there the steadfast little Tin-soldier lay full length, shouldering his gun.
Thus, steadfast and beautiful, let us also be enemies, my friends
He belongs to the great array of the unknown - who are great, indeed, by the sum total of the devoted effort put out, and the colossal scale of success attained by their insatiable and steadfast ambition.
 
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