steadfast Meaning & Definition
What Does Steadfast Mean?
Steadfast is used as an adjective meaning Fixed or unchanging; steady. It is also used to mean Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
Quick Facts About Steadfast
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstɛdfɑːst// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | staunch, unwavering and firm |
| Comparative / superlative | steadfaster, steadfastest |
Steadfast Definition (Adjective)
- Fixed or unchanging; steady.
- Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
steadfast support
Synonyms of Steadfast
Steadfast synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Steadfast
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Steadfast in a Sentence
steadfast support
steadfast commitment
Word Forms & Grammar
steadfast (comparative steadfaster or more steadfast, superlative steadfastest or most steadfast)
Words That Rhyme With Steadfast
Origin of Steadfast
From Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from Proto-Germanic *stadifastuz, equivalent to stead (“place; spot; position”) + fast (“firm; fixed”). Cognate with Middle Dutch stedevast (“steadfast”), Icelandic staðfestur (“steadfast”), Danish stedfast (“firmly attached, secured”), Danish stadfæste (“to confirm; ratify”), Norwegian Nynorsk stadfesta (“confirm, ratify; establish”), Swedish stadfästa (“to confirm; establish”).
Pronouncing Steadfast
Steadfast is pronounced //ˈstɛdfɑːst// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Steadfast
What part of speech is steadfast?
Steadfast is an adjective.
What is another word for steadfast?
You can replace steadfast with words such as staunch, unwavering and firm. See the full list of steadfast synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of steadfast?
The comparative form is steadfaster and the superlative form is steadfastest.