steadfaststead‧fast /ˈstedfɑːst $ -fæst/ adjective literary 
her father’s steadfast love for her2being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any waysteadfast in Dr Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence.—steadfastly adverb—steadfastness noun [uncountable]
WORD ORIGINsteadfast
Origin:
Old English stedefæst ‘fixed in place’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- steadfast devotion
- As a politician, you have to show resilience - the ability to remain steadfast in your beliefs.
- Malta's steadfast defence from 1940-43 played an important part in the course of the war.
- the steadfast support of America's allies
- Guileful and ruthless, he was a generous and steadfast friend.
- He has been a steadfast supporter of balanced budgets and shrinking the size of government.
- He was steadfast and articulate in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.
- He was a steadfast bachelor and intended to remain so.
- There were still tendencies towards national rivalry and arrogance, and these could only be countered by a steadfast policy of internationalism.
- With his steadfast hand cupped around my shoulders, my father assured me there was nothing to fear.
THESAURUS
continuing to support a person, party, belief etc for a long time: · his long and faithful service to the party· his faithful servant· He remained faithful to his fatherland right to the end.· She was one of the party’s most faithful and hard-working members.
supporting a particular person, party, set of beliefs, etc – used especially about someone you can can trust and depend on to support you: · a loyal friend· loyal party members· The women have remained loyal to the goals of the Communist Party.· I am not blindly loyal. If I see something that I think is a mistake which could be handled better, I will say so.
strongly supporting someone or something because you admire them, love them, or enjoy what they do: · the author’s devoted fans· her devoted husband
[only before noun] a staunch supporter, defender, or allyis very loyal, in spite of problems or difficulties: · He is a staunch supporter of the president.· a staunch defender of civil liberties· the US’s staunchest ally
[usually before noun] a steadfast friend or supporter is very loyal. Also used about someone’s support or service: · Lewis was a generous and steadfast friend.· the steadfast support of America's allies· The Queen has set a shining example of steadfast service to her country.
faithful and loyal to someone, or to your beliefs, principles etc, even if there are problems: · In times like these you find out who your true friends are.· He remained true to his socialist principles.· She promised that she would always be true to him.
feeling a lot of love and respect for your country: · Americans are very patriotic.· His speech was full of patriotic rhetoric.
Longman Language Activatorbehaviour that shows determination: determined effort (to do something) · The world must make a more determined effort to stop the flow of arms to trouble spots.determined resistance/opposition etc (from somebody) · The proposal met with determined opposition from the government.
: stubborn opposition/resistance/defence etc when the people involved are very determined to get what they want in a difficult situation and refuse to let anyone change their mind: · Despite stubborn opposition, the President managed to raise interest rates.· The oil companies face stubborn resistance from environmentalists.
steadfast actions or behaviour show that you are determined not to change your beliefs or your support for someone, especially because you want to be loyal to them: steadfast belief/refusal/support etc: · Malta's steadfast defence from 1940-43 played an important part in the course of the war.· the steadfast support of America's alliesremain steadfast in your belief/loyalty/determination etc: · As a politician, you have to show resilience - the ability to remain steadfast in your beliefs.
resolute actions or behaviour show that you are strongly determined not to change your opinions or intentions, even though other people want you to change them: · Tough policies and resolute leadership always create enemies.resolute action/measures/opposition etc: · In the face of resolute opposition, the bill was withdrawn in November.stand resolute: · The players stood resolute in the hope of having their former agreement renewed.
dogged actions or behaviour show that you are very determined to continue doing something, even though it is difficult or takes a long time, and refuse to let others prevent you: dogged determination/persistence/insistence etc: · In the end we succeeded, through dogged determination plus a bit of good luck.· The dogged persistence of the police finally paid off when Hooper told them what he knew.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Dr Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence.
1faithful and very loyal: Dr Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence. her father’s steadfast love for her2being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any waysteadfast in Dr Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence.—steadfastly adverb—steadfastness noun [uncountable]