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adj
Not wavering.
Always on course and steady.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: constant, nonwavering, staunch, steadfast, strong-handed, tough-minded, unshakable, unshaking
Antonyms: wavering
adj
Not wavering.
Not doubting or unsure; decisive, firm, resolute.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: certain, sure, assured, clear, confident, definite, doubtless, positive, sicker, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal, unwavering, wis
Antonyms: indecisive, in two minds, irresolute, of two minds, uncertain, undecided, vacillating, wavering
adjective satellite
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
not showing abrupt variations- Louis Auchincloss
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: level
Antonyms: none provided
History
From un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + wavering (“being in doubt, indecisive”).
Across languages
87 source translations are retained for this English entry.
