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Definition of unswerving

unswerving

/ʌnˈswɜːr.vɪŋ/
un · swerv · ing
Adverb:unswervingly
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1

Not changing or becoming weaker; remaining steady, constant, and resolute in purpose, loyalty, or belief.

Example

"Throughout her long career in public service, she maintained an unswerving commitment to educational reform."

2

Moving continuously in a straight line without turning aside or deviating from a direct course.

Example

"The migration followed an unswerving path across the open plains toward the southern wetlands."

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• Rhymes for unswerving

• Nearby Words

unsweet
unsweetened
unswept
unswerving
unswervingly
unsworn
unsympathetic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'swerving', the present participle of 'swerve' (from Old English 'sweorfan', meaning to turn aside or file away).

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