steadfast — resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or belief
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or belief
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstedˌfæst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has been steadfast in her belief that chocolate is a vegetable because it comes from cocoa beans.
- The dog remained steadfast by his owner's hospital bed for three weeks.
- Despite receiving 50 dating app notifications daily, she stayed steadfast in her decision to remain single and focus on her Netflix queue.
steadfast
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstedˌfæst/]
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or belief
The lighthouse keeper stays steadfast through the raging storm, guiding ships home.
Skipping breakfast to check the forecast - steadfast and true!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'stedefæst', combining 'stede' (place, stead) and 'fæst' (fixed, firm). The word originally meant 'fixed in place' and evolved to mean unwavering in purpose or loyalty.
Breakdown
stead (place, position) + fast (firmly fixed) = steadfast (firmly fixed in place or purpose)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother has been steadfast in her belief that chocolate is a vegetable because it comes from cocoa beans.”
“The dog remained steadfast by his owner's hospital bed for three weeks.”
“Despite receiving 50 dating app notifications daily, she stayed steadfast in her decision to remain single and focus on her Netflix queue.”
“The company's steadfast dedication to quality has earned them customer trust.”
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