rock-steady
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4.3
- adjective
- /ˈrɑkˌstɛdi/
:
estable
- Like his famous tool, the President was a bull-nosed, laissez-faire bureaucrat who'd done well as president because of his quiet, hardworking, rock-steady style.
- rock-steady hands
Examples
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Now it's looking rock steady because it actually has the same sensor that you find in DJI's other quadcopters.
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You were rock steady.
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You got a rock-steady pulse.
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A few other planes around, but no activity besides Bodhi's rock-steady crew.
Fiction book (1991) -
Stanley Mackie had always possessed rock-steady hands.
Fiction book (1998) -
The muzzle is rock-steady.
Fiction book (1991) -
My mount was rock-steady, but the wind kept trying to unseat me, so I leaned forward to rest my chin and arms on the padded console.
Fiction book (1991) -
The team showed rock-steady performance throughout the tournament, making few mistakes.
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Her rock-steady support during challenging times made him feel more confident.
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The company's rock-steady profits have attracted many investors looking for stability.
Synonyms
525
3.0
Strong and dependable, trusted for quality
473
2.3
Not likely to change and stays steady over time
358
2.7
Able to be trusted to do what is expected
304
2.0
Not changing over time and remaining the same
92
3.5
Gives similar results each time
47
2.3
A person or thing you can trust to do what they promise
30
5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
27
3.6
Very strong and not likely to fail or be wrong
22
5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
13
3.0
Always reliable and useful in many situations
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7.1
Loyal and reliable in support or work
5
4.9
Always reliable and steady
A person who stays calm and acts in a reliable way
Antonyms
How Reliable
- UK
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4.4
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4.3
47
2.3
304
2.0
96
4.7
71
4.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word rock-steady joins rock (a hard stone, 'not moving') and steady ('firm' or 'reliable'). It gives a clear picture of being as solid as a rock, so someone who is rock-steady is always reliable.