Steadfast Definition

stedfast
adjective
steadfastest
Firm, fixed, settled, or established.
Webster's New World
Not changing, fickle, or wavering; constant.
Webster's New World
Fixed or unmovable.
Steadfast boulders in the stream.
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Other Word Forms of Steadfast

Adjective

Base Form:
steadfast
Superlative:
steadfastest

Origin of Steadfast

  • Middle English stedefast from Old English stedefæst stede place stead fæst fixed, fast past- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle English stedefast which in turn comes from Old English stedefæst. It is comprised of two parts: stede (“stead, place") + -fæst (“fixed").

    From Wiktionary

Steadfast Sentence Examples

  • The Lord grant that we may be steadfast in the faith.

  • On the front facade, John Knox stands steadfast in the fourth niche along.

  • Since the close of the war Massachusetts has remained gener ally steadfast in adherence to the principles of the Republican party, and has continued to develop its resources.

  • They would prefer to remain steadfast against the elements.

  • Our psalms and hymns should instill courage, determination and steadfast loyalty in our hearts.

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