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Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe.
Angela Merkel

Meaning of "steadfastness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEADFASTNESS

steadfastness  [ˈstedfəstnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEADFASTNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Steadfastness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STEADFASTNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of steadfastness in the English dictionary

The definition of steadfastness in the dictionary is determination; steadiness.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STEADFASTNESS


brightness
ˈbraɪtnɪs
chasteness
ˈtʃeɪstnɪs
colourfastness
ˈkʌləˌfɑ:stnɪs
completeness
kəmˈpliːtnɪs
correctness
kəˈrɛktnɪs
earnestness
ˈɜːnɪstnɪs
eyewitness
ˈaɪˌwɪtnɪs
fastness
ˈfɑːstnɪs
fitness
ˈfɪtnɪs
greatness
ˈɡreɪtnɪs
hotness
ˈhɒtnɪs
justness
ˈdʒʌstnɪs
lightness
ˈlaɪtnɪs
moistness
ˈmɔɪstnɪs
robustness
rəʊˈbʌstnɪs
shamefacedness
ˈʃeɪmfeɪstnɪs
softness
ˈsɒftnɪs
tightness
ˈtaɪtnɪs
vastness
ˈvɑːstnɪs
witness
ˈwɪtnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEADFASTNESS

stead
steadfast
steadfastly
Steadicam
steadied
steadier
steadies
steadiest
steadily
steadiness
steading
steady
steady state
steady-state theory
steak
steak and kidney pie
steak and kidney pudding
steak house
steak knife
steak knives

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEADFASTNESS

adeptness
alertness
aptness
aquafitness
bear witness
bluntness
business
compactness
expert witness
flatness
incorrectness
physical fitness
pleasantness
political correctness
promptness
quietness
shortness
sweetness
tartness
unfitness
wetness

Synonyms and antonyms of steadfastness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «steadfastness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEADFASTNESS

Find out the translation of steadfastness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of steadfastness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «steadfastness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

坚定
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

firmeza
570 millions of speakers

English

steadfastness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दृढ़ता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صمود
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стойкость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

firmeza
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দৃঢ়তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fermeté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketabahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Standhaftigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不動
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

굳건함
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sabar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kiên định
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உறுதியையும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धैर्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sebat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fermezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niezłomność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стійкість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

statornicie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σταθερότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

standvastigheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ståndaktighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

standhaftighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of steadfastness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEADFASTNESS»

The term «steadfastness» is regularly used and occupies the 103.021 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEADFASTNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about steadfastness

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4 QUOTES WITH «STEADFASTNESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word steadfastness.
1
Ludwig van Beethoven
This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.
2
David Mamet
The quality I most admire in a man is steadfastness.
3
Angela Merkel
Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe.
4
Henrietta Szold
To the rest of us the supreme vindication of the scholar's view lies in their invincible allegiance to the Jewish heritage - a steadfastness that has been matched only by that of their rescuers.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEADFASTNESS»

Discover the use of steadfastness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to steadfastness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Steadfastness of the Saints: A Journal of Peace and War in ...
The author shares his experiences traveling through El Salvador and Nicaragua, describes the plight of Christians there, and looks at the political violence in Central America
Daniel Berrigan, 1985
2
Plato and the Virtue of Courage
steadfastness is courage. Because Laches will not forthrightly call harmful and wicked steadfastness noble, Socrates concludes that he "will therefore not agree that steadfastness of this sort, at any rate, is courage, since it is not noble and ...
Linda R. Rabieh, 2006
3
India-USSR Relations, 1947-1971: From Ambivalence to ...
All important issues have been treated in detail in the body of the essay with particular reference to those controversies that caused much ripples on the otherwise placid waters of Indian diplomacy.
Shri Ram Sharma, 1999
4
Moral Education: M-Z
Patrick L. Hill and Daniel K. Lapsley Steadfastness Steadfastness is a disposition of choice to embrace and pursue a worthy goal despite obstacles. As a moral virtue, steadfastness is not to be confused with obstinacy or the tenacious pursuit  ...
F. Clark Power, 2008
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The Heidegger Dictionary
Particularly in the Contributions sequence (GA 65–71), Heidegger cites the necessity of steadfastness in being-here and being human, i.e. steadfastness in recognizing and safeguarding the gift of the presence of beings to us. Steadfastness ...
Daniel O. Dahlstrom, 2013
6
The Epistle to the Hebrews
Continuing participation in Christ is dependent upon, and therefore motivation for , the perseverance enjoined by the contingent conditional clause “if only we hold the beginning of our steadfastness firm until the end.”70 There is little support ...
Gareth Lee Cockerill, 2012
7
The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
To be sure, "steadfastness" is the root meaning of the term. Is that the meaning of the term used by Habakkuk? Particularly as the concept is applied to God, his " steadfastness" is a virtue constantly praised in Scripture. He is characterized as a  ...
O. Palmer Robertson, 1990
8
The Book of the Kindred Sayings (Saṃyutta-nikāya) Or Grouped ...
Steadfastness.1 At Savatthi. . . . ' There are these four, brethren, who practise meditation. What four ? Herein, brethren, a certain one who practises meditation is skilled in concentration, but not skilled in steadfastness therein. Herein, brethren ...
Frank Lee Woodward, Caroline Augusta Foley Rhys Davids, 1917
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Bahá'í Ethics in Light of Scripture: Volume 2: Virtues and ...
Steadfastness in the Faith of God 1. Its Rank in the Moral Order Steadfastness ( isṭiqáma) in the faith of God, in conjunction with constancy, firmness (thubút) and perseverance (rusúkh), has a unique rank in Bahá'í scripture. Upon those who ...
Udo Schaefer, 2009
10
Philippians, First and Second Thessalonians, and Philemon
2:9; 4:9—12) and having established such—in tandem with “faith” and “love”—as foundational to and for their life together as church, Paul changes direction with the word “steadfastness.” As discussed above, “steadfastness” moves away from  ...
Frederick W. Weidmann, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEADFASTNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term steadfastness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Prime Minister Hamdallah Hails Susiya as Symbol of Steadfastness
“We have come here today to convey to the world the suffering and struggle of our people in Susiya who symbolize challenge and steadfastness on their own ... «WAFA - Palestine News Agency, Jul 15»
2
Top 7 Bible Verses About God's Steadfastness
We could define steadfastness as having a firm loyalty or constant and unswerving dedication to something or someone. It is fixed or unchanging and solidly ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
3
French envoy commends Jordan's steadfastness
AMMONNEWS - French ambassador in Jordan said her country appreciates Jordan's steadfastness at the difficult time that beset the region, and praised ... «Ammon News, Jul 15»
4
Nonviolent resistance in Palestine: steadfastness, creativity and hope
"I don't want my children to live my life. I'm looking for a future for my children and all children that is without occupation and violence. We have to have hope to ... «Open Democracy, Jul 15»
5
German defmin: Need to continue Greece talks with steadfastness
"We should continue the negotiations with Greece with great steadfastness," she was quoted as saying in Monday's edition of the mass-selling Bild. She also ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
6
Pro-Democracy Alliance Calls 'Steadfastness: Way to Victory' Week …
The Alliance reiterates its confidence in the democratically-elected President, and solemnly salutes the steadfastness and resilience of all revolutionaries ... «ikhwanWeb.com, May 15»
7
Assad to Boroujerdi: Terrorism Won't Undermine Syria's Steadfastness
Boroujerdi stressed that the determination and steadfastness of the Syrian people and the strength of their army and leadership are capable of defeating ... «Al-Manar TV, May 15»
8
Sayyed Nasrallah Salutes Yemen Steadfastness: Time to Tell Saudi …
Sayyed Nasrallah noted that "since we are now in April, we must remember the sacrifices and steadfastness of the Lebanese and southern people in the face of ... «Al-Manar TV, Apr 15»
9
Cynthia Lennon: The first wife of John Lennon whose steadfastness
Cynthia Lennon knew her days as a Beatle wife were over when she walked into the house in Weybridge she shared with John Lennon after a holiday in Greece ... «The Independent, Apr 15»
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PFLP denounces occupation military courts, salutes steadfastness of …
The Front saluted the student Lina Khattab for her steadfastness, despite the abuses she was subjected to in the interrogation rooms of the occupier, noting that ... «Fight Back! Newspaper, Feb 15»

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