Steadfast Meaning
/ˈstɛdfɑːst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjFixed or unchanging; steady.
adjFirmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
Sentence Examples
He remained steadfast to his principles.
Tom stood steadfast in his decision.
They remain steadfast, even as the winds change.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ soldier never abandoned his post despite the danger.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The entire crew remained ____ during the violent storm, working together to keep the ship on its correct course.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from Proto-Germanic *stadifastuz, equivalent to stead (“place; spot; position”) + fast (“firm; fixed”). Cognate with Middle Dutch stedevast (“steadfast”), Icelandic staðfestur (“steadfast”), Danish stedfast (“firmly attached, secured”), Danish stadfæste (“to confirm; ratify”), Norwegian Nynorsk stadfesta (“confirm, ratify; establish”), Swedish stadfästa (“to confirm; establish”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ soldier never abandoned his post despite the danger.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The entire crew remained ____ during the violent storm, working together to keep the ship on its correct course.