Synonyms for unwavering
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Steadfast — not wavering. Always on course and steady
steadfast, unfaltering, unshakable US, unshakeable UK, unswerving, constant, steady, resolute, strong, staunch, stanch US, loyal, firm, faithful, true, strong-handed, tough-minded, determined, stable, fixed, stiff, unhesitating, unbendable, nonwavering
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not wavering. Always on course and steady.
- adj. 2
Not wavering. Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.
Related words
- Word family
- unwaveringly
Example sentences
- steadfast They remain steadfast, even as the winds change.
- unshakable Mary was irritated by Tom's unshakable calmness.
- certain It is certain that Lucy will marry the pop singer.
- confident He is confident that he will pass the examination.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unwavering | rising | |
| steadfast | rising | |
| unshakable | steady | |
| unswerving | falling | |
| unfaltering | steady | |
| certain | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- sure1, true1, firm1
- 5 letters
- level2, clear1, fixed1, loyal2, stiff1
- 6 letters
- strong1, stable2, steady2, stanch1
- 7 letters
- certain2, decided3, assured2, staunch1
- 8 letters
- positive3, constant2, faithful2, definite3, resolute3
- 9 letters
- confident3, steadfast2
- 10 letters
- determined3, unshakable4, unswerving3, unbendable
- 11 letters
- unshakeable4, unfaltering, nonwavering
- 12 letters
- unhesitating
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (level2 = 2 syllables).