SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
unwavering
adjective
Remaining firm and steady without hesitation or change of purpose.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Firm and steady
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Usage distinction
Return to topUnwavering can describe a commitment or a stable physical signal. Determined chiefly concerns purpose, while constant describes lack of variation.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See unwavering in use
The archivist's unwavering attention to detail made the catalog dependable.
The director's unwavering commitment to including every beginner prevented the group from dropping less experienced performers merely to simplify the final week.
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Synonym reference scope and sources
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- UNWAVERING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Princeton WordNet 3.0: wn30-a-01990653, wn30-a-02302537
How the synonym reference was prepared / WordNet 3.0 license