stalwartness

8.2

Firm determination that does not change

noun
/ˈstɔl.wɚt.nəs/

: firmeza

His stalwartness during the crisis demonstrated his strong character and unwavering commitment.

Examples

Her stalwartness in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.
This was how Coleman became my friend and how I came out from under the stalwartness of living alone in my secluded house and dealing with the cancer blows.

Fiction book (2001)
The team's stalwartness helped them push through the tough challenges of the competition.

Synonyms

tenacity

vsstalwartness

31 6.0

Not giving up when things are hard

is steady resolve in character or purpose rather than goal-focused persistence

toughness

vsstalwartness

18 3.2

Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions

is firm and resolute in purpose rather than just durability

mettle

vsstalwartness

15 7.7

The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations

is firm and steady resolve in purpose rather than energetic courage

firmness

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5 3.5

Being steady and determined in words and actions

is about strong resolve in purpose rather than just actions

steadfastness

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4 5.9

Loyalty that stays strong in hard times

is firmer in general purpose and strength rather than only loyalty

constancy

vsstalwartness

4 5.3

A steady loyalty to someone or something over time

is active firmness in character or purpose rather than mere unchanging loyalty

sturdiness

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1 3.5

Being firm in your beliefs and not easily changed by others

is broader, focusing on firmness in purpose rather than only principles

stoutness

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1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

is mainly firm and resolute in purpose rather than courage or bravery

committedness

vsstalwartness

6.5

Being willing to work hard and stay loyal to a person, job, or cause

is about inner strength and resolute character rather than simple dedication

staunchness

vsstalwartness

7.5

Firm loyalty and support that continues in hard times

is broader, stressing steady firmness of purpose beyond loyalty alone

mettlesomeness

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9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

is calmer firm resolve rather than lively spirit

Antonyms

weakness

133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

indecision

19 3.4

Not able to make a choice quickly or with confidence

How Steadfast

steadfastness

4 5.9

stalwartness

8.2

resoluteness

1 6.0

loyalty

503 1.3

Surface Forms

stalwartness singular

stalwartnesses plural

Morphology

stalwartness = stalwart (transparent) = stalwart + ness

The suffix '-ness' transparently forms a noun indicating the state or quality of being stalwart.

Etymology

Stalwartness comes from stalwart, an old word for someone who 'stands firm' and supports others like a steady guard. So, stalwartness is the quality of being 'strong', 'steady', and determined.