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unswervingly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Without deviation; not swerving

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He followed his course unswervingly.

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2

adverb

Meaning 2

without swerving; in a direct and unswerving manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the ship travelled unswervingly through the night

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a constant and steadfast manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an unswervingly loyal man

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English unswerving Middle English -ly English -ly English unswervingly From unswerving + -ly.