Word meaning
steadfast
adjective · STED-fast
What does steadfast mean?
Steadfast means resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Steadfast in a sentence
“He was a steadfast friend through good times and bad.”
Synonyms for steadfast
- loyal
- faithful
- unwavering
How to remember steadfast
- Say it out loud a few times: STED-fast.
- Write one sentence of your own using steadfast, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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