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steadfastly

steadfastly

15 5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
  • adverb
  • /ˈstɛdˌfæstli/
translation icon : con firmeza
  • And though some of the accused have admitted their guilt, others have steadfastly maintained their innocence.
  • steadfastly refuses
  • steadfastly maintained
  • steadfastly defended

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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Examples

  • 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...

  • And I just steadfastly refused.

  • You seem to be so steadfastly yourself and it's refreshing.

  • And she just, you know, steadfastly stands up for what she believes and which is the truth.

  • His book Winners Never Cheat, is filled with stories taken from his own experience in which he steadfastly refused to compromise his principles.

  • 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

firmly
vssteadfastly
92 1.0

In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision

is steadier and less about outward confidence or support
faithfully
vssteadfastly
54 2.6

In a loyal, reliable, or exact way

is about resolute firmness rather than personal loyalty
adamantly
vssteadfastly
22 6.4

In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind

is firm without implying inflexibility or refusal to listen
resolutely
vssteadfastly
14 4.4

In a firm and determined way without changing your mind

is the same steady firmness without stressing singular purpose
persistently
vssteadfastly
14 3.8

In a determined way that keeps going despite problems

is steady and unwavering rather than emphasizing ongoing effort
staunchly
vssteadfastly
11 5.9

In a firm and loyal way showing strong support

is firm in purpose without necessarily implying loyalty
doggedly
vssteadfastly
8 6.7

In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up

is steady and firm without the heavy stubborn tone
unfailingly
vssteadfastly
6 5.6

In a way that always happens and never fails

is about inner firmness rather than consistent success or perfection
tenaciously
vssteadfastly
5 6.7

In a very determined way without giving up

is firm in purpose rather than focusing on long effort
determinedly
vssteadfastly
4 3.8

In a way that shows strong will to keep trying

is the steady, unwavering form of that same determination
unrelentingly
vssteadfastly
3 7.5

Continuing very strongly and not becoming less

is firmly steady but does not stress rising intensity
unceasingly
vssteadfastly
2 6.6

In a way that does not stop

is steady in stance rather than continuous action over time
unwaveringly
vssteadfastly
2 7.0

Shows firm determination that does not change

is similar but focuses on inner firmness rather than direction
stoutly
vssteadfastly
2 5.2

In a firm and determined way

is more about continuous firmness than physical or visible strength
unswervingly
vssteadfastly
1 7.4

In a steady way that does not change direction or purpose

is about firm inner resolve rather than literal course keeping
unshakably
vssteadfastly
  • US
1 7.0

In a very firm way that does not change or get weaker

describes firm steadiness rather than resilience to shock
stalwartly
vssteadfastly
1 7.4

In a strong, loyal, and determined way

is steady firmness focused on resolve rather than loyalty
indefatigably
vssteadfastly
  • Formal
1 8.5

Without getting tired and not giving up

is steady and unwavering without focusing on physical stamina
obdurately
vssteadfastly
1 9.1

Refuses to change one's mind in a stubborn way

is firm and steady without implying unreasonable stubbornness
unfalteringly
vssteadfastly
7.5

Acts with steady determination and does not waver

is about firm will rather than absence of small slips
unyieldingly
vssteadfastly
7.4

In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure

is firm in intent rather than active resistance to force
stanchly
vssteadfastly
8.4

In a firm and loyal way showing steady support

is resolute in will rather than emphasizing loyal support
committedly
vssteadfastly
6.1

In a way that shows strong effort and loyalty to a task, person or cause

is firm in manner rather than expressing committed devotion
perseveringly
vssteadfastly
6.8

In a steady, determined way without giving up when things are difficult

is about fixed resolve rather than the prolonged activity itself
unflaggingly
vssteadfastly
7.2

In a way that keeps working without getting tired

is firm in attitude rather than stressing tireless energy

Antonyms

14 3.2

In a slow, unsure way because of doubt

With an unsteady, unsure voice or movement that shows doubt

How Firmly

unwaveringly
2 7.0
resolutely
14 4.4
steadfastly
15 5.8
firmly
92 1.0

Surface Forms

steadfastly positive

Morphology

steadfastly = steadfast (transparent) = stead + fast + ly

The adverb is formed productively from the adjective 'steadfast' with the regular suffix '-ly', preserving the adjective's meaning.

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.