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/
Korean meaning: 목적, 충성심, 신념 등에서 굳건하고 변하지 않는, 확고한
Korean pronunciation: **스테**드파스트
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 steadfast veterinarian treats the injured dog despite the raging storm
Skipping breakfast to check the forecast - steadfast and true!
🎤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.
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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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