unwavering

CEFRC1

/(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Remaining strong, steady, and determined without changing.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not wavering., Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.

Examples

  • Having made an unwavering decision, he started to make plans to fulfill his dreams.

  • Tom has an unwavering confidence in his children.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Not wavering.

  2. Always on course and steady.

  3. Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.

More examples

In context

  • Tom's support is unwavering.

  • [B]y that winding passage, to that bower / I now will go—all objects there will teach me / Unwavering love, and singleness of heart.

  • And on this occasion she [Lady Mary, later Mary I of England] wrote the king a letter (which these noblemen seem to be the carriers of) chiefly to shew how unwavering she continued in her formerly declared purpose about religion; […]

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Origin

adjective

From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + wavering (“being in doubt, indecisive”).