Steadfast (adj)
sted-fast
Firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment.
First recorded before 1000 and comes from the Middle English word stedefast, from Old English stedefæst.
Example sentences
“Despite the opposition, she was steadfast on her point.”
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