steadfast
/ˈstɛdfæst/
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering GRE
Example in Context
The organization remained steadfast in its commitment to the cause despite mounting external pressure to moderate its position.
Synonyms
loyalfirmunwavering
Etymology
From Old English, meaning firmly planted in place, unwavering.
- stead (Old English) — place
- fast (Old English) — firm
Memory Aid
🐴Sounds like “steed fast”
A knight clinging to his STEED FAST as it gallops through a storm — he won’t budge!
Visual Association
🛡️A soldier standing resolutely in the face of a charging army, unwavering and determined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “steadfast” mean on the GRE?
steadfast (adjective) means “Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering”. The organization remained steadfast in its commitment to the cause despite mounting external pressure to moderate its position.
How to remember “steadfast” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “steadfast” sounds like “steed fast”. A knight clinging to his STEED FAST as it gallops through a storm — he won’t budge!
What are synonyms for “steadfast”?
Common synonyms: loyal, firm, unwavering.