steadfast
gb/stˈɛdfˌæst/ us/stˈɛdfˌæst/
B2
Inglés
~ 8800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
very firm and loyal, not changing
very firm and loyal, and not changing your mind even when things are hard
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is steadfast (in [something])
Error frecuente:
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'.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
steadfast support
|steadfast ally
|steadfast friend
|steadfast belief
|remain steadfast
|steadfast in [one's] faith
Temas
character
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She remained a steadfast supporter of the project, even when others lost interest.
- His steadfast loyalty to his friends earned him deep respect.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a steadfast friend who never leaves you.
- My parents are steadfast in their support for me.
- 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.
adjective
literary
C2
property
2
fixed and unmoving in position
not moving or turning, staying in one position or direction
Patrón de uso:
[something] is steadfast
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
steadfast gaze
|steadfast eyes
|steadfast stare
|steadfast look
|steadfast position
Temas
literature
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The soldier stood with a steadfast gaze on the horizon.
- Her eyes remained steadfast on the road ahead.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The guard kept a steadfast watch at the door.
- His eyes were steadfast on the screen.
- The old tree stayed steadfast in the strong wind.
- She sat with a steadfast look, not turning her head.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
steadfast
AFI
GB/stˈɛdfˌæst/
US/stˈɛdfˌæst/
Sílabas y acento
stead - fast (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (stead)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: steadfast
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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
Ejemplos
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.