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adjective un·wa·ver·ing \ˌən-ˈwāv-riŋ, -ˈwā-və-riŋ\

Definition of unwavering

  1. :  continuing in a strong and steady way :  constant, steadfast her unwavering faith/support an unwavering commitment to justice

unwaveringly

adverb an unwaveringly upbeat attitude

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Circa 1570

First Known Use of unwavering

circa 1570

unwavering Synonyms

Synonyms
even, invariant, steady, unchanging, undeviating, unvarying, uniform
Antonyms
changing, deviating, nonuniform, unsteady, varying
Related Words
fixed, immutable, invariable, set, unalterable, unchangeable

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