stead ‧ fast /ˈstedfɑːst $ -fæst/ BrE AmE adjective literary
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: stedefæst 'fixed in place' ]
1 . faithful and very loyal:
her father’s steadfast love for her
2 . being certain that you are right about something and refusing to change your opinion in any way
steadfast in
Dr. Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence.
—steadfastly adverb
—steadfastness noun [uncountable]
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THESAURUS
▪ faithful continuing to support a person, party, belief etc for a long time:
his long and faithful service to the party
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his faithful servant
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He remained faithful to his fatherland right to the end.
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She was one of the party’s most faithful and hardworking members.
▪ loyal 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
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loyal party members
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The women have remained loyal to the goals of the Communist Party.
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I am not blindly loyal. If I see something that I think is a mistake which could be handled better, I will say so.
▪ devoted strongly supporting someone or something because you admire them, love them, or enjoy what they do:
the author’s devoted fans
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her devoted husband
▪ staunch [only before noun] a staunch supporter, defender, or ↑ ally is very loyal, in spite of problems or difficulties:
He is a staunch supporter of the president.
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a staunch defender of civil liberties
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the US’s staunchest ally
▪ steadfast [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.
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the steadfast support of America's allies
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The Queen has set a shining example of steadfast service to her country.
▪ true 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.
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He remained true to his socialist priniciples.
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She promised that she would always be true to him.
▪ patriotic feeling a lot of love and respect for your country:
Americans are very patriotric.
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His speech was full of patriotic rhetoric.