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Synonyms and antonyms of steadfastness in English

steadfastness

noun
These are words and phrases related to steadfastness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of steadfastness.

BACKBONE

Synonyms

backbone
strength of character
character
fortitude
resolve
resoluteness
resolution
strength
mettle
tenacity
spunk
pluck
nerve
firmness
spirit
grit
sand
guts
intrepidity
bravery
courage
dauntlessness
manliness

Antonyms

spinelessness
cowardliness
cowardice

RESOLUTION

Synonyms

resolution
resoluteness
firmness of purpose
fixed purpose
persistence
determination
tenacity
resolve
will power
perseverance
resilience
stability
steadiness
constancy
zeal
earnestness
energy
indefatigability
mettle
spirit
aggressiveness
follow-through

CONSTANCY

Synonyms

constancy
determination
fidelity
firmness
fortitude
resolution
inflexibility
decision
tenacity
faithfulness
fealty
devotion
loyalty
regularity
stability
immutability
uniformity
permanence
sameness
consistency

Antonyms

randomness
faithlessness
irregularity
instability

FIRMNESS

Synonyms

firmness
durability
immovability
solidity
steadiness
strength
constancy
determination
fixedness
inflexibility
obduracy
obstinacy
purposefulness
resoluteness
resolution
staunchness
resolve
strictness
consistency

LOYALTY

Synonyms

loyalty
faithfulness
fidelity
constancy
trustworthiness
reliability
devotion
dependability
staunchness
firmness
allegiance
adherence
fealty

Antonyms

disloyalty
falsity
falseness
faithlessness
inconstancy
perfidiousness
perfidy
treachery
sedition
rebellion
insurrection

STABILITY

Synonyms

stability
steadiness
constancy
solidness
soundness
poise
aplomb
balance
equilibrium
evenness
reliability
stableness

Antonyms

instability
inconstancy
weakness
unsteadiness
unreliability
irresolution

CONVICTION

Synonyms

conviction
certainty
certitude
assurance
firm persuasion
intensity
ardor
earnestness
fervor
fever
zeal

Antonyms

doubt
uncertainty
misgiving
hesitation

CONSISTENCY

Synonyms

faithfulness
consistency
constant performance
undeviating behavior
steady effort
uniform standards
persistence

Antonyms

inconsistency
erratic behavior
volatility
 Synonyms for steadfastness from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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