steadfast
Say it: STED-fast /ˈstɛdfɑːst/ · adjective
What “steadfast” means
Staying loyal and firm, even when things get difficult.
More precisely: Firm, loyal and unwavering.
Example: “She's been my steadfast training partner through injuries, breakups and three house moves.”
When to use it
An approving word for lasting support, loyalty or commitment that holds firm through setbacks and pressure.
Memory trick
Fast can mean firmly fixed, as in held fast: picture loyalty firmly anchored in place.
Similar words
loyal, unwavering, resolute
Where it comes from
From Old English stedefæst, 'standing firm in place'.
Quick check
When everyone else abandons your struggling club, one friend keeps helping every week through the difficult months. That friend is…
stubborn or steadfast?
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