steadfast

stead·fast

adjective \ˈsted-ˌfast also -fəst\

Definition of STEADFAST

1

a : firmly fixed in place : immovable

b : not subject to change <the steadfast doctrine of original sin — Ellen Glasgow>

2

: firm in belief, determination, or adherence : loyal <her followers have remained steadfast>

— stead·fast·ly adverb

— stead·fast·ness \-ˌfas(t)-nəs, -fəs(t)-\ noun

Examples of STEADFAST

1. He was steadfast in his support of the governor's policies.
2. <a steadfast supporter of women's rights>

Origin of STEADFAST

Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede + fæst fixed, fast

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to STEADFAST

Synonyms

constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), faithful, steady, true, true-blue

Antonyms

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Related Words

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty; unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering; determined, intent, resolute; confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn; ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious

Near Antonyms

irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy; faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering; dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain; apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested

See Synonym Discussion at faithful

Rhymes with STEADFAST

aghast, at last, avast, bedfast, Belfast, bombast, broadcast, bypast, contrast, dicast, dismast, downcast, dynast, fantast, flypast, forecast, foremast, forepassed, full blast, gymnast, half-caste, half-mast, handfast, holdfast, lightfast, mainmast, makefast, march-past, miscast, newscast, oblast, offcast, outcast, outcaste, precast, recast, repast, roughcast, sandblast, sand-cast, shamefast, sportscast, topmast, trade-last, typecast, upcast, webcast, windblast