adj.
Pronunciation: ' sted- ˌ fast also -f ə st
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst, from stede + fæst fixed, fast
Date: before 12th century
1 a : firmly fixed in place : IMMOVABLE b : not subject to change <the steadfast doctrine of original sin ― Ellen Glasgow>
2 : firm in belief, determination, or adherence : LOYAL <her followers have remained steadfast >
synonyms see FAITHFUL
– stead · fast · ly adverb
– stead · fast · ness \ - ˌ fas(t)-n ə s, -f ə s(t)- \ noun