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steadfastly

[sted-fast-lee, -fahst-, -fuhst-] / ˈstɛdˌfæst li, -ˌfɑst-, -fəst- /
ADVERB
fast
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Antonyms
WEAK
loosely unfixedly






ADVERB
resolutely
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Example Sentences

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Takaichi has vowed that Japan will steadfastly protect its territory, territorial waters and airspace.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

China has steadfastly refused to participate in strategic arms talks and Trump made no mention of China in his social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

As “The Testament of Ann Lee” steadfastly weaves between dark and light, trials and triumphs, Fastvold and Seyfried create an image of faith so powerful that it makes a mere movie look like a miracle.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

A Sansum spokesperson said the clinic remained steadfastly committed to patient privacy and dignity.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

All the best Northern tales are tragic, about men and women who go steadfastly forward to meet death, often deliberately choose it, even plan it long beforehand.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton