unwavering

adjective

un·​wa·​ver·​ing ˌən-ˈwāv-riŋ How to pronounce unwavering (audio)
-ˈwā-və-riŋ
Synonyms of unwaveringnext
: 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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Defense of humanity requires courage, moral clarity and our unwavering action. Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026 Our office remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting our children and holding accountable those who prey on the innocent and vulnerable. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 King Richard stars Will Smith as their father, Richard Williams, and shares how his unwavering belief, commitment, inner strength, and grit helped to cultivate two of the greatest female athletes alive today. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026 The effect demands a more active degree of introspection than the average documentary, and Marczak’s unwavering commitment to that endurance test approach has a powerful way of messing with viewer expectations. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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