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Definition of steadfastly

steadfastly

/ˈstɛdˌfæst.li/
stead · fast · ly
Adjective:steadfast
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steadfastly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering manner.

Example

"The committee steadfastly refused to lower the safety standards despite pressure to cut costs."

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• Rhymes for steadfastly

• Nearby Words

stayer
stead
steadfast
steadfastly
steadfastness
steadily
steadiness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English stedefastly, continuing Old English stedefæstlice, formed from stedefæst ('firm in its place', from stede 'place' and fæst 'firm, fixed') plus the adverbial suffix -lice ('-ly').

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