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- [sted-fast, -fahst, -fuh st]
- /ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst/
- /ˌʌnˈstɛdfəst /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sted-fast, -fahst, -fuh st]
- /ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst/
Definitions of unsteadfast word
- adjective unsteadfast fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze. 1
- adjective unsteadfast firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend. 1
- adjective unsteadfast unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc. 1
- adjective unsteadfast firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs. 1
- adjective unsteadfast firmly fixed in place or position. 1
- adjective unsteadfast unstable; capricious 0
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Origin of unsteadfast
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English stedefast, Old English stedefæst. See stead, fast1
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Parts of speech for Unsteadfast
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unsteadfast popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unsteadfast usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsteadfast
adj unsteadfast
adjective unsteadfast
- advancing — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
- evolving — Present participle of evolve.
- locomotive — a self-propelled, vehicular engine, powered by steam, a diesel, or electricity, for pulling or, sometimes, pushing a train or individual railroad cars.
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