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steadfast

/ˈstɛdfæst/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Firm or constant in a purpose, opinion, or feeling; unwavering.

    - "Despite the challenges, the team remained steadfast in their commitment to completing the project on time."
    - "My grandmother is a steadfast supporter of my dreams and encourages me to never give up."
  • adjective

    Firmly fixed or attached; immovable.

    - "The tree's roots were steadfast in the ground, preventing the tree from being uprooted by the strong winds."
    - "The soldier's helmet was steadfast on his head during the battle."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈstɛdfæst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with steadfast
last , cast , blast , mast , vast , past
Variants
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steadfast , steadfastly , steadfastness , steadfastnesses , stedfast
Etymology
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From Old English stædfast 'firm, steadfast', from stæd 'stead, place' + -fast 'firm, fixed'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'steadfast' is often used in religious contexts to describe someone who is devoted to their faith.

  2. The term 'steadfast' is also used in navigation to describe a ship that is not swaying or veering from its course.


Related Concepts
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  1. determination: A close related concept to steadfastness, determination refers to the ability to continue in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

  2. resilience: Another related concept, resilience refers to the ability to recover quickly from difficult conditions.


Culture
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The term 'steadfast' is often used in literature and poetry to describe characters or situations that remain unwavering in their beliefs or actions. It is also used figuratively to describe things that are reliable or unchanging.

How to Memorize "steadfast"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rock that is steadfast, firmly fixed in place. Visualize the rock's unwavering stability and immovability.
    - Think of a person who is steadfast, with a determined expression and unwavering resolve.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'steadfast' with the image of a tree with deep roots that cannot be uprooted.
    - Think of the word 'unwavering' when you see or hear the word 'steadfast'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'steadfast and unmovable' to help you remember the meaning of the word.
    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym S.T.E.A.D.F.A.S.T.: Stable, Trustworthy, Enduring, Admirable, Firm, Strong, and Tenacious.


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