foursquare
- adjective
- /ˈfɔrˌskwɛr/
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firme
- She spoke foursquare in support of her beliefs, never backing down under pressure.
Examples
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The president stood foursquare against any attempt to undermine civil rights.
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The committee acted foursquare in defense of their principles throughout the negotiations.
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He stood foursquare against the proposal.
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The team remained foursquare in their commitment to the project.
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She spoke foursquare in support of her beliefs, never backing down under pressure.
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The committee acted foursquare in defense of their principles throughout the negotiations.
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The president stood foursquare against any attempt to undermine civil rights.
Synonyms
217
2.9
Not willing to change your mind even when others try to persuade you
73
2.7
Showing strong determination and not changing your mind
72
6.8
Not willing to change one's mind even when others disagree
70
4.2
Not willing to change ideas or ways of doing things
31
6.3
Loyal and firm in supporting a person or a cause
30
5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
24
6.8
Not willing to change opinions or demands, even if it causes problems
22
5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
21
4.9
Determined to do something and not likely to change
10
6.5
Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up
3
8.8
A person who refuses to change their opinion or behaviour even when others try to persuade them
2
7.5
Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support
1
8.1
Not willing to change your mind or actions
Being steady and not changing in feeling or opinion
Antonyms
How Resolute
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Foursquare comes from four and square, meaning 'four' and 'square'. Think of a solid box standing firm on its base; that strong image shows why the word can mean 'firm' or 'unwavering' in attitude.