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Definition of staunchness

staunchness

/ˈstɔːntʃ.nəs/
staunch · ness
Adverb:staunchly
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Adjective:staunch
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staunchness Lexical Profile

staunchness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being very loyal, committed, and steadfast in attitude or principle.

Example

"Her staunchness in defending civil liberties earned the respect of colleagues across the political spectrum."

2

The state or quality of being strong, solid, or watertight in construction.

Example

"The old wooden vessel owed its survival in the gale to the sheer staunchness of its oak hull."

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• Nearby Words

staubbach
staunch
staunchly
staunchness
stauntonia
stavanger
stave

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'staunch' and the native suffix '-ness'. 'Staunch' derives from Old French 'estanche' (watertight, firm), from 'estanchier' (to stop a flow of liquid).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Staunchness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/staunchness
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