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steadfast

Adjective

IPA /ˈstɛdfəst/

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Meaning in plain English

Remaining loyal to a person, belief or purpose over time, even when difficulties make it tempting to change.

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steadfast/ˈstɛdfəst/

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You promise your support
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Steadfast support continues even when things become difficult.

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She remained a steadfast friend throughout the most difficult year of my life.
His steadfast commitment to learning helped him finish the demanding course.

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steadfast — Remaining loyal to a person, belief or purpose over time, even when difficulties make it tempting to change.

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Remaining loyal to a person, belief or purpose over time, even when difficulties make it tempting to change.

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Word origin

From Old English stedefæst, through Middle English stedefast.

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Steadfastly is the adverb; steadfastness is the noun.

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