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steadfast

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of steadfast

firm in oneʼs allegiance to someone or something

  • a steadfast supporter of women's rights
Synonyms of steadfast

constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, good, loyal, pious, staunch (also stanch), steady, true, true-blue
Words Related to steadfast

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustworthy, trusty

unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering

determined, intent, resolute

confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn

ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, gung ho, impassioned, passionate, serious
Near Antonyms of steadfast

irresponsible, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy

faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering

dubious, irresolute, shaky, uncertain

apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
Antonyms of steadfast

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue

Synonym Discussion of steadfast

faithful, loyal, constant, staunch, steadfast, resolute mean firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance. faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.
    • faithful to her promise
loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.
    • remained loyal to the czar
constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.
    • constant friends
staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.
    • a staunch defender of free speech
steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.
    • steadfast in their support
resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.
    • a resolute ally

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