STEADFASTNESS Definition & Meaning

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steadfastness

[sted-fast-nuhs, -fuhst-]

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noun

firmness in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc..
There can be no doubt about the courage and steadfastness with which these three martyrs faced trial and death.
the fact or quality of being fixed or steady in direction or position.
The lift of her chin, the cadence of her words, the steadfastness of her gaze—all denote the strength and grace of a matriarch.
the fact or quality of being firmly established, as an institution or state of affairs.
The conduct of the elections during this national disaster was a testament to the steadfastness of our democracy.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

oversteadfastness noun
unsteadfastness noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of steadfastness¹

steadfast ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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Still, he added, “The Democratic Party will maintain the steadfastness of the U.S.-South Korea alliance. We will make it stronger.”

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The team behind “American Idol” frames the show’s steadfastness as a selling point in an era of digital overload and cultural upheaval.

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Also rattled was the faith of foreign governments in America’s steadfastness, which may not recover as long as Trump is in the White House.

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"They have had to tread a painful and arduous path. I commend them both for their courage and steadfastness," he said.

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The group described her "murder... in cold blood" as part of an "oppressive policy targeting the Jenin camp, which has become a symbol of steadfastness and resistance".

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