staunchest

ADJECTIVE

resolute, dependable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent loyal reliable stalwart steadfast stout trustworthy

STRONG

fast firm secure sound stable true

WEAK

allegiant constant faithful inflexible liege stiff strong sure tough tried-and-true true-blue trusty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disloyal undependable unreliable untrustworthy weak

STRONG

flexible indefinite insecure loose moving unfixed unstable

WEAK

irresolute

Example Sentences

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staunchest

“Even the staunchest champion won’t succeed if the world isn’t ready,” Mr. Byrne writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

But he later became one of his staunchest backers.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

That story, published Monday, was too much even for his staunchest backers.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

At Granja Elena in Zona Franca, I enjoyed a tomato and scallop tartare that could entice even the staunchest carnivore.

From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2025

Al-though he could have been a prime minister of South Africa, he became one of the bravest and staunchest friends of the freedom struggle that I have ever known.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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