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steadfast |
Grep of noun steadfast steadfastness Overview of adj steadfast The adj steadfast has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering -- (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty") 2. steadfast, staunch, unswerving -- (firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance") Antonyms of adj steadfast 2 senses of steadfast Sense 1 firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering INDIRECT (VIA resolute) -> irresolute Sense 2 steadfast, staunch, unswerving INDIRECT (VIA constant) -> inconstant Similarity of adj steadfast 2 senses of steadfast Sense 1 firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering => resolute (vs. irresolute) Sense 2 steadfast, staunch, unswerving => constant (vs. inconstant) Attributes of adj steadfast Familiarity of adj steadfast steadfast used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj steadfast steadfast Overview of adj steadfast The adj steadfast has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering -- (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty") 2. steadfast, staunch, unswerving -- (firm and dependable especially in loyalty; "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance")
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