Steadfast

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑːst

Alternative forms

• stedfast obsolete

Origin

From Middle English stedefast which in turn comes from Old English stedefæst. It is comprised of two parts: stede (“stead, place”) + -fæst (“fixed”).

Full definition of steadfast

Adjective

1. Fixed or unchanging; steady.
2. Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.

Derived terms

• steadfastly
• steadfastness