Synonyms of steady

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adjective

ˈste-dē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steadfast
• staunch
• loyal
• faithful
• good
• devout
• true
• dedicated
• constant
• devoted
• fast
• pious
• reliable
• down-the-line
• ardent
• dependable
• fervent
• solid
• responsible
• true-blue
• passionate
• dutiful
• trustworthy
• resolute
• trusty
• enthusiastic
• unfaltering
• unhesitating
• tried
• unwavering
• serious
• determined
• intent
• tried-and-true
• confirmed
• impassioned
• avid
• fervid
• sworn
• inveterate
• gung ho
• dyed-in-the-wool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• false
• inconstant
• treacherous
• unfaithful
• unreliable
• fickle
• faithless
• untrue
• disloyal
• traitorous
• perfidious
• irresponsible
• undependable
• untrustworthy
• hesitant
• faltering
• shaky
• uncertain
• recreant
• dubious
• irresolute
• dispassionate
• wavering
• uninterested
• apathetic
• vacillating

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frequent
• regular
• periodic
• constant
• repeated
• continual
• periodical
• habitual
• intermittent
• recurrent
• recurring
• cyclic
• hourly
• chronic
• expected
• usual
• confirmed
• round-the-clock
• around-the-clock
• 24-7
• inveterate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infrequent
• occasional
• irregular
• unusual
• inconstant
• unexpected
• episodic

3

as in constant

not undergoing a change in condition

a steady breeze from the west

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constant
• stable
• unchanging
• unchangeable
• enduring
• stationary
• unvarying
• fixed
• lasting
• changeless
• permanent
• invariable
• continuing
• durable
• fast
• unalterable
• on an even keel
• immutable
• settled
• established
• inflexible
• ceaseless
• hard-and-fast
• set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• volatile
• uncertain
• unpredictable
• unstable
• unsteady
• fluid
• changing
• variable
• varying
• capricious
• fluctuating
• inconstant
• mercurial
• unsettled
• flexible
• fickle
• adaptable
• transient
• changeable
• momentary
• changeful
• mutable
• transitory
• fleeting
• ephemeral
• skittish
• evanescent
• alterable
• kaleidoscopic
• phantasmagoric

4

as in unchanging

not varying

support for her presidential bid has been steady

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unchanging
• uniform
• unchangeable
• unvarying
• invariant
• even
• unwavering
• undeviating
• fixed
• invariable
• unalterable
• immutable
• set

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsteady
• changing
• varying
• nonuniform
• deviating

5

as in reliable

worthy of one's trust

a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good
• true
• solid
• dependable
• secure
• loyal
• trustworthy
• constant
• strong
• trusty
• sure
• calculable
• steadfast
• tried
• devoted
• faithful
• fast
• tried-and-true
• trustable
• staunch
• honest
• sincere
• effective
• sound
• unerring
• proven
• firm
• valid
• infallible
• true-blue
• single-minded
• confirmed
• unquestionable
• faultless
• validated
• impeccable
• irreproachable
• telling
• blameless
• unimpeachable
• attested
• verified
• bedrock
• guiltless
• authenticated
• inerrant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncertain
• unreliable
• unsafe
• undependable
• untrustworthy
• false
• inconstant
• treacherous
• unfaithful
• fickle
• faithless
• uncertain
• shaky
• untrue
• disloyal
• traitorous
• perfidious
• doubtful
• dodgy
• questionable
• lying
• problematic
• dishonest
• dubious
• deceitful
• hazardous
• risky
• untruthful
• mendacious
• suspect
• shady
• unsound
• debatable
• fishy
• recreant
• disputable
• untried
• unconfirmed
• doubtable

steady

2 of 3

noun

as in flame

Related Words

• flame
• sweet
• dear
• lover
• beloved
• favorite
• sweetie
• intended
• beau
• girlfriend
• boyfriend
• darling
• admirer
• sweetheart
• love
• honey
• sweetie pie
• swain
• fiancée
• fiancé
• fellow
• valentine
• betrothed
• groom
• bride

steady

3 of 3

verb

as in to underlie

Related Words

• underlie
• sustain
• stay
• bolster
• carry
• support
• underpin
• uphold
• truss
• brace
• buttress
• shore (up)
• undergird
• prop (up)
• bear

Synonym Chooser

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

Recent Examples of steady

Adjective

But an increasing dependence on Ambien, and steady increases in dosages, led him to the brink of death in 2018. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The result is far less protection than the SPF number promises, and a steady rise in the risk of burns, premature aging and skin cancer. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Noun

But if hiring steadies while inflation remains elevated, policymakers may opt to hold rates steady for several months. — Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

Use a tripod or stand Keeping your phone steady will ensure photos are sharp and crisp, not blurry. — Melina Khan, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025

Verb

The footage, published by Reuters, shows passengers trying to steady themselves as the plane began to rapidly shake on the tarmac. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

Until Culpepper gets the call, Kreidler should help steady the Twins middle infield. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Phrases Containing steady

• go steady