steadfast
gb/stˈɛdfˌæst/ us/stˈɛdfˌæst/
B2
English
~ 8800
rendíthetetlen, hűséges, kitartó, merev, rendületlen, szegezett
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is steadfast (in [something])
She remained a steadfast supporter of the project, even when others lost interest.
Akkor is rendíthetetlen támogatója maradt a projektnek, amikor mások már elvesztették az érdeklődésüket.
His steadfast loyalty to his friends earned him deep respect.
Barátai iránti rendíthetetlen hűségével nagy tiszteletet vívott ki magának.
The organization is looking for people with a steadfast commitment to human rights.
Despite the criticism, the mayor was steadfast in her decision.
Their steadfast belief in equality guided every choice they made.
Learner examples
He is a steadfast friend who never leaves you.
Rendíthetetlenül hűséges barát, aki soha nem hagy cserben.
My parents are steadfast in their support for me.
A szüleim rendíthetetlenül támogatnak.
The team stayed steadfast, even after many losses.
She is steadfast in her plan to finish school.
We need a leader who is steadfast under pressure.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'steadfast' means 'fast' or 'quick' because of the word 'fast'. In modern English, 'steadfast' does not describe speed; it describes being firm and not changing. It is also stronger and more formal than simply saying 'loyal' or 'strong'.
Meaning
very firm and loyal, not changing
Collocations
steadfast support
|steadfast ally
|steadfast friend
|steadfast belief
|remain steadfast
|steadfast in [one's] faith
Synonyms
loyal (focuses more on faithfulness to a person or group; slightly simpler and more common in everyday speech.)
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unswerving (more formal and emphatic, often used in serious or written contexts.)
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firm (can describe both physical hardness and strong opinions; less about loyalty and more about not changing.)
Antonyms
fickle (describes someone who changes their feelings or support easily, the opposite of being steady and loyal.)
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wavering (emphasizes uncertainty and changing one’s mind instead of staying firm.)
Themes
character
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
very firm and loyal, and not changing your mind even when things are hard
Firm, loyal, and reliable in your support, beliefs, or purpose, and not likely to change even under pressure or difficulty.
C2
LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is steadfast
The soldier stood with a steadfast gaze on the horizon.
A katona merev tekintettel meredt a látóhatárra.
Her eyes remained steadfast on the road ahead.
Tekintete továbbra is az előtte húzódó útra szegezve maradt.
He held the camera in a steadfast position to avoid blurring the shot.
The statue’s steadfast stare seemed to follow us down the hallway.
Learner examples
The guard kept a steadfast watch at the door.
Az őr rendületlenül őrködött az ajtónál.
His eyes were steadfast on the screen.
A szeme mereven a képernyőre szegezve maradt.
The old tree stayed steadfast in the strong wind.
She sat with a steadfast look, not turning her head.
Meaning
fixed and unmoving in position
Collocations
steadfast gaze
|steadfast eyes
|steadfast stare
|steadfast look
|steadfast position
Synonyms
unmoving (plain, physical description of something that does not move; lacks the emotional or moral tone of 'steadfast'.)
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fixed (suggests being held in one place or direction; can sound slightly technical or neutral.)
Antonyms
shifting (highlights movement or constant change in position or direction.)
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restless (suggests constant movement or inability to stay still, opposite of being firmly still.)
Themes
literature
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
not moving or turning, staying in one position or direction
Firmly fixed or unmoving in position, direction, or focus; not shifting or turning away.
Grammar
Dictionary form
steadfast
IPA
GB/stˈɛdfˌæst/
US/stˈɛdfˌæst/
Syllables & stress
stead - fast (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (stead)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: steadfast
Word family
Expressions
remain steadfast
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn stˈɛdfˌæst/
fixed phrase
continue to be firm and loyal
to stay very firm and loyal and not change your mind or support
Examples
- Despite the setbacks, she vowed to remain steadfast in her efforts.
- We must remain steadfast if we want this policy to succeed.
- He remained steadfast, even when his friends gave up.
steadfast in one's faith
1/stˈɛdfˌæst ˈɪn wˈʌnz fˈeɪθ/
fixed phrase
very firm in religious belief
to have strong religious belief and not change it, even when life is hard
Examples
- She stayed steadfast in her faith during the long illness.
- They encouraged each other to be steadfast in their faith.
- He was steadfast in his faith, no matter what others said.
steadfast in the face of
1/stˈɛdfˌæst ˈɪn ðə fˈeɪs əv/
fixed phrase
firm when facing difficulty
very firm and not changing when you have problems or people are against you
Examples
- She remained steadfast in the face of criticism from the media.
- The community was steadfast in the face of danger.
- He tried to stay steadfast in the face of growing pressure.