steadiness 1 of 4

noun (1)

Definition of steadinessnext
as in stability
the state of continuing without change the steadiness of the weather is something that every New Englander knows not to trust

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steady

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adjective

ˈste-dē How to pronounce steady (audio)
1
as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate

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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time a popular author who produces a steady output of best sellers year after year

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3
as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition a steady breeze from the west

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4
as in unchanging
not varying support for her presidential bid has been steady

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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community

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steady

3 of 4

noun (2)

as in flame

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steady

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verb

as in to underlie

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How does the adjective steady differ from other similar words?

The words equable and even are common synonyms of steady. While all three words mean "not varying throughout a course or extent," steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement.

steady progress

When could equable be used to replace steady?

The meanings of equable and steady largely overlap; however, equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes.

maintain an equable temper

When would even be a good substitute for steady?

While the synonyms even and steady are close in meaning, even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character.

an even distribution

How does the adjective steady differ from other similar words?

The words equable and even are common synonyms of steady. While all three words mean "not varying throughout a course or extent," steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement.

steady progress

When could equable be used to replace steady?

The meanings of equable and steady largely overlap; however, equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes.

maintain an equable temper

When would even be a good substitute for steady?

While the synonyms even and steady are close in meaning, even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character.

an even distribution

How does the adjective steady differ from other similar words?

The words equable and even are common synonyms of steady. While all three words mean "not varying throughout a course or extent," steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement.

steady progress

When could equable be used to replace steady?

The meanings of equable and steady largely overlap; however, equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes.

maintain an equable temper

When would even be a good substitute for steady?

While the synonyms even and steady are close in meaning, even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character.

an even distribution

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of steadiness
Noun
Anne’s steadiness is especially critical in such a time as this for the monarchy. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Underneath the hood As detailed here extensively in recent weeks, the surface-level steadiness in the S & P 500 is a curious result of fast-moving opposing currents underneath. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The streaming era just doesn’t offer the steady flow of work many directors, cinematographers, writers, gaffers, sound mixers, and other workers have relied upon. —Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 For many motorists, the problem is not the presence of screens themselves but the steady disappearance of simple, tactile controls for everyday tasks. —Chris Teague, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Land softly, and keep your pelvis steady and your back straight. —Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025 Hold your phone steady so the entire page is visible. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Gulden took the reins in 2023 to steady the company after its split with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over antisemitic comments and triggering a crisis for Adidas, which had been relying on sales of the Yeezy sneaker line that Ye fronted. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 Berg said Booher also helped steady the Corsairs on the defensive end. —Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steadiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
  1. steadfast
  2. frequent
  3. constant
  4. unchanging
  5. reliable
  6. underlie
  7. staunch
  8. regular
Adjective
  • Not all the time, not in a deeply debilitating way, but enough that his ongoing battle with right-knee tendinitis has become part of his tennis-playing identity — as much as his astute court acumen, steadfast competitiveness and Southern California charisma.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Guardians, Clase want answers about his salary Whereas Ortiz’s counsel asked for the trial to be pushed to a later date, Clase’s camp has been steadfast that the trial remain in May.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • Lord and Miller are boisterous funnymen, with a flair for the exaggerated and the outlandish that feels born of their frequent work in animation.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw -- where most of the abuse is reported to have taken place -- consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines.
    — MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of frequent
Adjective
  • Gradual absorption and constant agitation are the keys to cooking risotto, encouraging the starches to release from the rice and transforming into the dish’s trademark creamy consistency.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Some critics say constant monitoring creates pressure.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of constant
Adjective
  • This constant, unchanging, repetitive loading of a treadmill can irritate tissue and lead to knee issues, Holland says.
    — Danielle Zickl, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
  • To create this constant, unchanging reality, teachers need people to show them how to create this who have already created it themselves, the way a carpenter has made many, many tables.
    — Scott Ervin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Definition of unchanging
Adjective
  • That’s a volatile way to win games, not a reliable one.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The companies aim to explore whether nuclear energy can provide a reliable and efficient power source for long-distance maritime transport.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of reliable
Verb
  • Further research may also help clarify the underlying causes of early-onset colon cancer, whether related to diet, environmental exposures or other factors.
    — Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But in late 2025, a team of seven AI researchers at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology found a previously unknown mathematical structure underlying hundreds of pi formulas, including those of Archimedes, Euler and Ramanujan.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of underlie
Adjective
  • Wendell Phillips, a onetime abolitionist ally, became a staunch opponent of Stanton’s women’s-suffrage push.
    — Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Greene, the polarizing former House representative from Georgia's 14th congressional district, was once a staunch Trump ally.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of staunch
Adjective
  • That would leave him time for two starts before the regular season.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The Los Angeles Unified school board is hosting its first regular meeting Tuesday since Carvalho was placed on leave.
    — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of regular

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