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unfailing

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un·fail·ing  (n-flng)
adj.
1. Always able to supply more; inexhaustible: an unfailing source of good stories.
2. Constant; unflagging: unfailing loyalty.
3. Incapable of error; infallible.

un·failing·ly adv.

unfailing
Adjective
continuous or reliable: his unfailing enthusiasm
unfailingly adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.unfailingunfailing - not liable to failure; "a foolproof identification system"; "the unfailing sign of an amateur"; "an unfailing test"
infallible - incapable of failure or error; "an infallible antidote"; "an infallible memory"; "the Catholic Church considers the Pope infallible"; "no doctor is infallible"
2.unfailingunfailing - always able to supply more; "an unfailing source of good stories"; "a subject of unfailing interest"
inexhaustible - incapable of being entirely consumed or used up; "an inexhaustible supply of coal"
3.unfailingunfailing - unceasing; "unfailing loyalty"; "unfailing good spirits"; "unflagging courtesy"
constant - steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"

unfailing
adjective 2. reliable, constant, dependable, sure, true, certain, loyal, faithful, staunch, infallible, steadfast, tried and true << OPPOSITE unreliable
Translations
Spanish unfailing [ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ] adj [support] → indefectible; [energy] → inagotable
French unfailing [ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ] adjinépuisable; infaillible
German unfailing [ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ] adj [support, energy] → unerschöpflich
Italian unfailing [ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ] adj [supply, energy] → inesauribile; [remedy] → infallibile

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Vronsky's life was particularly happy in that he had a code of principles, which defined with unfailing certitude what he ought and what he ought not to do.
Because a laugh's the wisest, easiest answer to all that's queer; and come what will, one comfort's always left -- that unfailing comfort is, it's all predestinated.
The Beaver brought paper,portfolio, pens, And ink in unfailing supplies: While strange creepy creatures came out of their dens, And watched them with wondering eyes.
 
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