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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Some have likened coach Deion Sanders’ early Colorado tenure to that of the pioneering college basketball coach John Thompson, whose Georgetown Hoyas were an anomaly on a predominantly white campus but garnered the unwavering support of the hip hop and Black community. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026 Parker’s growth-mindset and goal-orientation contribute to his unwavering determination and perseverance. Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 Our commitment to that is unchanged and unwavering. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 Four decades into her stand-up career, Margaret Cho remains unbowed and unwavering on stage. Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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