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unwavering

adjective

un·​wa·​ver·​ing ˌən-ˈwāv-riŋ How to pronounce unwavering (audio)
-ˈwā-və-riŋ
: 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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As one of the league’s original franchises, the Knicks have built a legacy defined by legendary players, iconic moments in Madison Square Garden, and a fan base known for its unwavering devotion. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 Even through a period of record-high traffic, their unwavering commitment keeps the system running safely. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025 Tyler, the Creator, has always been perceived as an artist with an unwavering sense of taste and style, and Camp Flog Gnaw is just a reflection of the man who dreamed up his Black musical wonderland. Malik Peay, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025 For Pilar, that unwavering confidence comes as no surprise. Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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