Steadfastly
adv.resilient, kindformal
What it means
With firm and dependable commitment.
Reach for it when describing loyal or principled action that remains firm under pressure
He steadfastly defended every child's right to learn.
Choose between these
5- everyday
firmly
when a clear position is maintained without wavering
not when Firmly can describe a brief refusal without steadfastly's continued commitment.
- warm
when constancy to a person, promise, or duty is the virtue
not when Faithfully can imply obedience where independent conviction drives the action.
- professional
consistently
when behavior remains dependable across repeated occasions
not when Consistency alone says nothing about courage under pressure.
- formal
when determined action continues despite fear or resistance
not when It centers willpower more than loyalty or dependability.
- literary
unwaveringly
when absolutely no change in support or purpose occurs
not when Steadfastly allows thoughtful adaptation, while unwaveringly can sound rigid.
Said against
3- falteringly
- waveringly
- irresolutely
It naturally appears in
3- steadfastly support
Residents steadfastly support the library's free evening classes.
- steadfastly refuse
The inspector steadfastly refused to overlook the damaged brace.
- steadfastly committed
She remained steadfastly committed to a peaceful settlement.
The word family
2Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adverb, in a steadfast manner opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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