steadfastly
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5.8
- adverb
- /ˈstɛdˌfæstli/
- And though some of the accused have admitted their guilt, others have steadfastly maintained their innocence.
- steadfastly refuses
- steadfastly maintained
- steadfastly defended
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Watch on YouTubeHis book Winners Never Cheat, is filled with stories taken from his own experience in which he steadfastly refused to compromise his principles.
- His book Winners Never Cheat, is filled with stories taken from his own experience in which he steadfastly refused to compromise his principles.
- And she just, you know, steadfastly stands up for what she believes and which is the truth.
- And you can chase that proxy goal of muscle growth so steadfastly that you can inadvertently sacrifice your mental health elsewhere.
- So they gave him a prosthetic eyeball that he has steadfastly refused to wear because he said that we stole his eye.
- Through it all, Yellen steadfastly describes her role as Fed chair in terms that are both principled and unpretentious.
- The disappointing thing is that while President Obama himself has ended the torture, he has steadfastly refused to prosecute the torturers.
Examples
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Over the past 600 years, Portugal has steadfastly defended its independence.
Academic text (1996) -
Father had given it to her many years ago, and Ruth had steadfastly refused to get rid of it.
Fiction book (1994) -
Let us move forward steadfastly together...
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And I just steadfastly refused.
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You seem to be so steadfastly yourself and it's refreshing.
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And she just, you know, steadfastly stands up for what she believes and which is the truth.
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His book Winners Never Cheat, is filled with stories taken from his own experience in which he steadfastly refused to compromise his principles.
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Indeed, when challenged, the current Palestinian leadership has steadfastly maintained its opposition to recognizing Israel as a Jewish state.
Academic text (2011) -
But the Poles in 1920 steadfastly refused to bow before the Soviet Russian dictatorship.
Academic text (1999) -
Despite facing many obstacles, she steadfastly pursued her dreams.
Synonyms
106
1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
52
2.6
In a loyal, reliable, or exact way
21
6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
13
4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
11
3.8
In a determined way that keeps going despite problems
7
6.7
In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up
6
5.6
In a way that always happens and never fails
5
6.7
In a very determined way without giving up
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
2
7.5
Continuing very strongly and not becoming less
2
6.6
In a way that does not stop
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
2
7.0
Shows firm determination that does not change
1
7.4
In a steady way that does not change direction or purpose
1
8.5
Without getting tired and not giving up
1
7.4
In a strong, loyal, and determined way
1
7.0
In a very firm way that does not change or get weaker
1
9.1
Refuses to change one's mind in a stubborn way
1
6.1
In a way that shows strong effort and loyalty to a task, person or cause
1
7.4
In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure
1
7.2
In a way that keeps working without getting tired
1
6.8
In a steady, determined way without giving up when things are difficult
1
7.5
Acts with steady determination and does not waver
1
8.4
In a firm and loyal way showing steady support
Antonyms
How Firmly
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Morphology
Etymology
Steadfastly comes from two old parts: stead meaning 'place' and fast meaning 'firm', and it is related to the common word steady. Imagine someone holding their ground and not moving, so steadfastly means doing something in a firm, steady way without changing.