unwavering

adjective

un·​wa·​ver·​ing ˌən-ˈwāv-riŋ How to pronounce unwavering (audio)
-ˈwā-və-riŋ
Synonyms of unwavering
: continuing in a strong and steady way : constant, steadfast
her unwavering faith/support
an unwavering commitment to justice
unwaveringly adverb
an unwaveringly upbeat attitude

Examples of unwavering in a Sentence

an unwavering commitment to social justice
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Kay dedicated her life to serving North Texas and our country with integrity, humility, and unwavering commitment. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 In the nearly nine months since he was hired as head coach at UCLA, Bob Chesney has won over a lot of hearts and minds with his unwavering sense of belief. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 O’Connell secured the unwavering commitment of Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Thank you to Apple for their unwavering support, to our visionary writers, our incredible crew, and our extraordinarily talented cast, who brought five seasons to life with a truth audiences believed every step of the way. Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwavering

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unwavering was circa 1570

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“Unwavering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwavering. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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